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Suggest Treatment For Fracture In Finger After An Accident

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Posted on Sat, 17 Jan 2015
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Question : I had a accident in a lumber sawmill. The cover of a chipper fell on my finger and I have a
fracture not broken finger. It is swollen I want to know what kind of therapy to do at home for myself.
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
strapping of finger.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query

At home, you can strap the affected finger with another finger with tape. It will immobilise the fracture and help in healing process. You can take ibuprofen for pain.

Hope this will help you.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Fracture In Finger After An Accident

Brief Answer: strapping of finger. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query At home, you can strap the affected finger with another finger with tape. It will immobilise the fracture and help in healing process. You can take ibuprofen for pain. Hope this will help you. Take care.