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Fractured pointer finger
I fractured my pointer finger on my left hand 3 weeks ago. Instead of going to the doctor, I let one of the xray techs at work xray me and then I splinted my own finger. Now, 3 weeks later, I can't bend my finger and it is extremely painful. My Aunt, an Orthopedic Surgery Nurse, is suggesting surgery....
Instead of having everyone else give you a diagnosis, why don't you actually go to a Dr? That would be better than having an xray tech and an orthopedic nurse treat you.
I have the same injury and it's where the tendon attaches. The loss of mobility may be permanent. :(
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello!
Do not come to conclusions about surgery.
The most important thing is to do a manual reduction and putting your finger in a splint or going for a buddy plastering.
If you might have done this procedure for 3-4 weeks then I am sure you might have healed your fracture.
Check by an X-ray and if your bone has healed there is nothing to worry and this is called stiffness and with physiotherapy you will be fine.
Take care!
Do not come to conclusions about surgery.
The most important thing is to do a manual reduction and putting your finger in a splint or going for a buddy plastering.
If you might have done this procedure for 3-4 weeks then I am sure you might have healed your fracture.
Check by an X-ray and if your bone has healed there is nothing to worry and this is called stiffness and with physiotherapy you will be fine.
Take care!
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