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Had Boxer Fracture Of Little Finger. Removed Cast, Still Cannot Move The Finger Much. Solution?

Hi i have a boxer fracture I can move my other fingers pretty good, up down and stuff. But the pinkie can barely move, however. I can move it up a little, and an inch down, but i cant go all the way 90* (degree) up like my other pinkie, and I can t go almost a full 180* (degree) angle going down, like my other pinkie. It s been 4 weeks with the cast and i took it removed it today and i still cant move my pinkie as much. whats wrong? did it heal right? and its red inside what should i do?
posted on Tue, 20 Nov 2012
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
Since your cast was removed today only, the finger will take some time to regain the mobility. You need to do a hot fomentation in the area and go for regular physiotherapy exercises to regain the full range of movement.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Had Boxer Fracture Of Little Finger. Removed Cast, Still Cannot Move The Finger Much. Solution?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. Since your cast was removed today only, the finger will take some time to regain the mobility. You need to do a hot fomentation in the area and go for regular physiotherapy exercises to regain the full range of movement. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com