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What Does Swelling In The Finger Indicate?

I ve been in A car accident this was may this year there was a big chunk of glass in side left third finger of knuckle was removed in A&E. I am now having physio as the finger is stiff but after 4th session there has. been No improvement. Now I find I go for walks to improve circulation but it goes purple red and still swollen what could this. be ?
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Hi...

Welcome to healthcare magic.

As you mentioned after accident your fingure become stiff and swollen.
X ray of affected site is helpful to rule out bony situation.

Consult a orthopaedic doctors for further diagnosis.
Proper clinical examination of fingure give exact idea about problems.
Start a treatment as per reason behind it..

I hope this will help you.
Get well soon..
Thank you.
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What Does Swelling In The Finger Indicate?

Hi... Welcome to healthcare magic. As you mentioned after accident your fingure become stiff and swollen. X ray of affected site is helpful to rule out bony situation. Consult a orthopaedic doctors for further diagnosis. Proper clinical examination of fingure give exact idea about problems. Start a treatment as per reason behind it.. I hope this will help you. Get well soon.. Thank you.