Question 1

hand fractures in children should be treated how?

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Mostly cast: It depends on which bone is broken and if there is any displacement or shift of the fracture or angular ion at the fracture site. Casting is the most common method of fracture treatment, but splint or brace might also be used. Buddy taping to the adjacent finger is also possible for partially healed minor finger fractures.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: hand fractures in children?

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Diagnosis is the: Most important as the location, severity, age, angulation, skeletal maturity, and other injury patterns are the most important. Typically immobilization kids leans toward more is better. Kids heal fast and often stiffness is not an issue but proper positioning and determination of when it is safe to go forward are essential. Thus childrens fractures:best treated by an experienced person. Above all

Question 3

i need some tips on how to tell if my hand is fractured?

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Fracture hand: If you have swelling, pain, bruising or a noticeable deformity then you may have a fracture. The only way to confirm is with a xray.

Question 4

i fell last night on my hand and it clicked and it has hurt since could i have fractured it?

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Yes, it is possible.: A fall onto the hand can cause a sprain, ligament injury, or a break/fracture of bone.  Pain is a good indicator of a problem.

Question 5

what should i do if my fractured hand healed wrong?

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Depends: It sounds as if you had a hand fracture which did not heal in a perfect position.  If it's simply a cosmetic issue, and your hand is completely functional, then really nothing needs to be done unless you are concerned about the appearance. However, if your function is affected, then you may have to consider surgery in which an osteotomy (cutting the bone) is done to re-align it - no guarantees tho.

Question 6

how do you know if your hairline fractured your hand?

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Xrays: The only way to know for sure is with an xray. I would recommend it if you still have pain after a couple days. Even if its a hairline fracture, you would need a splint or cast to allow the fracture to heal or it will take a lot longer to get better.

Question 7

do symptoms of a fractured hand involve swelling?

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Yes: Hand fractures are associated with pain, bruising, swelling and if displaced may exhibit rotation or other finger deformities.

Question 8

i think i broke/fractured my hand, what kind of doc should i see?

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You need to see an -: Orthopedist to have it treated. The pcp or an er doc can also help with the diagnosis.

Question 9

will hand of teen grow if thumb fractured.?

Accepted Answer

Probably...: The only thumb fracture that might affect growth of the thumb (but not the rest of the hand) would be one through the growth plate of one of the bones of the thumb with its destruction. This might cause a growth disturbance.

Question 10

fractured hand, soft tissue in forearm. help?

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See your doctor: He/she will listen to you, perform an examination, possibly order some tests, and see what's going on.

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