Question 1

what are signs of a hand fracture?

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Pain and swelling: These are the two most common symptoms and they can persist for days.  If in doubt, an xray can confirma fracture or help you make treatment decisions.

Question 2

how to tell if i have a hand fracture?

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Pain and deformity: Patient how fracture of the hand usually have pain, swelling and deformity in the finger and x-ray will show the fracture.

Question 3

is it possible to die from a hand fracture?

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Most likely not: Unless you have very serious complication.

Question 4

how is a hand fracture typically treated?

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Immobilization: Any fracture will need to be immobilized. In the case of a hand fracture, the hand would be placed in a cast for approximately 4-6 weeks.

Question 5

what tests are necessary to diagnose a hand fracture?

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X-ray: X-rays are still considered the standard for diagnosing fractures of the hand.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: hand fracture?

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Fracture: A fracture of the bones from the radius, ulna, carpus, metacarpals or phalanges.

Question 7

how to treat a spiral hand fracture?

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Splint and boddy : Tapping of the two finger together, surgery may be needed if you can not control rotation.

Question 8

what is more pain: a hand fracture or a dislocation?

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Varies: Both can be quite painful depending on the patients pain threshold, type of dislocation and  severity of fracture. Prompt treatment is required and preferred to restore normal alignment and protective spilinting to a fracture or dislocation.

Question 9

how long before a hand fracture heals?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Fracture healing depends on a number of fractures including the severity of the break, the treatment the fracture receives, and the health of the patient.  Small bones of the hand and foot usually heal within 6 weeks but some bones are much slower to heal.

Question 10

what can i do to relieve a hand fracture?

Accepted Answer

Hand fracture: Initial management includes continuous  elevation above heart level of the injured hand, as well as continuous ice.  Immobilization with a splint is helpful. Correct treatment requires correct diagnosis, so have an x-ray and see a hand specialist.

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