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?

Accepted Answer

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 have pain that goes from dull to sharp. could there be something fractured in my hand?

Accepted Answer

Possibly, depending: Upon hx of any injury.
See your pcp or a local orthopod, to get properly evaluated with an exam and xrays. Only xrays will show the fx and how bad is it?

Question 4

how can you heal a fractured hand?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are different bones in the hand.  The proper treatment depends on the location of the fracture, which bone is fractured, the displacement or angulation or rotation of the fractured bone.  Treatment options include buddy taping, splinting, casting, surgery.

Question 5

what are some of the signs of a broken or fractured hand?

Accepted Answer

Pain, Swelling: Pain, swelling, tenderness.

Question 6

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 7

fractured hand, soft tissue in forearm. help?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

hello doctor, i am not sure if i've broken/fractured my hand?

Accepted Answer

X-ray to be sure: Unless there is an obvious deformity you may not be able to tell the difference with the naked eye. While a sprain is an injury to the ligaments of the wrist, and a fracture is damage to the bone, strains of muscles and tendons are also possible. In any case, common symptoms may be pain, limited strength/ motion, swelling, and/ or bruising. Have an x-ray to be sure!

Question 9

can there be a way to tell if i bruised or fractured my hand?

Accepted Answer

Exam and an xray: If needed. Swelling, deformity and pain are common findings.

Question 10

i have several micro fractures to wrist/hand. what can be done?

Accepted Answer

Fractures: First, you can treat fractures through immobilization in a method recommended by your doctor.  Second, your doctor can help in figuring out whether there is an underlying problem, or if this was a simple case of direct trauma.

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