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What To Do If Knuckle Is Still Swollen After Puncturing It With A Thorn Even After Taking Antibiotics?

Hi, I punctured my knuckle with a thorn on a bush a few weeks ago. the wound healed up but it was still slightly swollen. No redness or heat. just slightly swollen. Went to the dr. and started 10 days of antibiotics. however it is still swollen and hurts when i tap it against anything....what may be the cause?
Thu, 23 Jun 2016
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
hi
a part of thorn may still b inside
get an xray done and blood investigation done and let me know wat xactly it is
thanks
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What To Do If Knuckle Is Still Swollen After Puncturing It With A Thorn Even After Taking Antibiotics?

hi a part of thorn may still b inside get an xray done and blood investigation done and let me know wat xactly it is thanks