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Is Persistent Pain In Finger Due To Fracture?
I have a swollen finger. I fell on it a few months back while playing basketball. A small pain persisted ever since. I continued to play basketball and my finger got jammed some 2 weels ago. Swelling has decreased appreciably but is still present to some degree. Some pain is also present. Could my finger ve fractured?
Tue, 1 Mar 2016
Brief Answer:
Most likely sprained finger but require an x-ray hand to rule out fracture or dislocation.
Detailed Answer:
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I have thoroughly reviewed health query you raised, and well realize all of those concerns. Being your physician, I will take care all of them today and will extend my expertise to solve the problems.
Based on what you said, I suspect it to be sprained finger as most of the cases like yours turn out to be. You should reach out to orthopaedic surgeon nearby and get an x-ray of hand to rule out any fracture of bone or dislocation of joint.
You may take tab. naproxen 20mg once a day if you are experiencing pain. A buddy taping may be applied if an orthopedician recommends.
Hope I addressed all the concerns you have. Let me know if you have further questions. I will be more than happy to clear any doubts. Keep a follow up to see how you doing.
Regards!
Dr. Ali Raza
Most likely sprained finger but require an x-ray hand to rule out fracture or dislocation.
Detailed Answer:
Warm Welcome. I appreciate your trust in HCM and assure you are on best portal on the globe for expert online medical services.
I have thoroughly reviewed health query you raised, and well realize all of those concerns. Being your physician, I will take care all of them today and will extend my expertise to solve the problems.
Based on what you said, I suspect it to be sprained finger as most of the cases like yours turn out to be. You should reach out to orthopaedic surgeon nearby and get an x-ray of hand to rule out any fracture of bone or dislocation of joint.
You may take tab. naproxen 20mg once a day if you are experiencing pain. A buddy taping may be applied if an orthopedician recommends.
Hope I addressed all the concerns you have. Let me know if you have further questions. I will be more than happy to clear any doubts. Keep a follow up to see how you doing.
Regards!
Dr. Ali Raza
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