Question 1

i have finger deformity in right hand of absence of middle phalanx & joint and a severe finger fracture in the distal phalanx and joint, what treatment options do i have please ? who should i ask a plastic surgeon or orthopedic for surgery ?

Accepted Answer

: A surgeon would need to see the hand to evaluate what sort of surgeries are possible. Your best bet would be to see an actual hand surgeon, if possible. Good luck.

Question 2

how can a broken finger heal?

Accepted Answer

Immobilize: In an uncomplicated finger fracture, healing only requires immobilizing the fingerr (with a finger splint) for 4-6 weeks.

Question 3

how can you treat a broken finger?

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Depends on break: Very much depends on the details. At its most basic all fractures need to have the pieces in the right place (so-called reduction, if they are out of place) and then held in place (so-called fixation) reduction can mean anything from leaving the fracture as is to closed manipulation to open surgery. As to fixation this can be anything from a splint to cast to plating, pins and screws.

Question 4

can i have my broken finger reset?

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Yes, multiple ways: Depending on the timing to present to a doctor, most fractures can be set by manipulation within 7-10 days.  If longer than that time, or if inadequately reducible (set), surgery may be required to move interfering soft tissue and secure by casting, pinning, screws and possibly plates. The less severe or the more rigidly fixed, can be "moved" earlier, which may avoid stiffness later after healing.

Question 5

what can be done for a broken finger?

Accepted Answer

Splint or Surgery: A broken finger may be splinted or the break may require surgery with pins or a plate and screws to provide the best chance for optimal healing and function. Consult with a hand surgeon.

Question 6

what would a broken finger look like?

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It depends: It might look disfigured (crooked), have a lump in it, hurt when pressed or used, and be hard to bend. It could also be bruised.
On the other hand it may have some or none of these signs.
 If you are concerned, the only way to tell for sure is to do an xray.
Tape the injured finger to the one next to it until you have the opportunity to get it xrayed.

Question 7

how can you stop the pain for a broken finger?

Accepted Answer

Proper immobilizatio: N, gentle elvation, ice, anti-inflammatory medicati that one ca take safely regularly, all go a long ay to decrease pain form a painful finger. Care to make sure that circulation and nerve function ar not compromised and if there as an open wound that was treated woth the fracturem that infection is not occurring.

Question 8

what are some of the symptoms of a broken finger?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Typically pain and swelling.  Occasionally there is rotational deformity.

Question 9

i know broken finger has consequences. what are they?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends what part of the finger is broken, in what position it is in, and the type of break.  If it is managed properly by a doctor, a simple break should have little or no long term issue.

Question 10

will you be able to move a broken finger?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is common to still be able to move a finger if it is broken.

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