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Why Am I Not Able To Bend My Fingers After An Injury?

I was rather stupid and punched a wall, I've broken this hand doing the same thing probably close to 12 months ago, now it swell up and I can still bend all my fingers, but I cannot straighten my pinky to it's full extent is it just bruised and swollen or could it be broken/fractured?
Sat, 15 Mar 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal injury.
X ray of the hand will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.

Symptomatic relief can be obtained by application of ice, analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals).
Supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D can be included in his diet which will help in strengthening of bones.

So, it will be better to consult an Orthopedician for proper clinical examination.
Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress.

Wishing a Good Health.
Take care.
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Why Am I Not Able To Bend My Fingers After An Injury?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal injury. X ray of the hand will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms. Symptomatic relief can be obtained by application of ice, analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals). Supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D can be included in his diet which will help in strengthening of bones. So, it will be better to consult an Orthopedician for proper clinical examination. Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress. Wishing a Good Health. Take care.