Question 1

what sort of disorder is a finger fracture?

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Bone fracture: I am not sure what you mean but it is most commonly a traumatic injury. Occaionally it can be due to bone disease from tumor.

Question 2

what is the definition or description of: finger fracture?

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Break: A fracture is a break in the normal continuity of the cortex of the bone; it is described as a finger fracture when it involves the digits of the upper extremity.

Question 3

how do i deal with a finger fracture?

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Depends: It depends on what type of fracture. They can be treated with a splint or surgery. It is very important that you get this evaluated. See a hand surgeon.

Question 4

what are the tests for finger fracture?

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Exam + X-rays.: That's pretty much it. But make sure you follow up with an orthopedist, because it may need splinting initially, and there can be improper healing, affecting hand function that needs to then be either prevented or treated.

Question 5

finger fracture recovery time?  3 weeks?  6 weeks?

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3-6 weeks 4 healing: Finger fractures will usually heal in 3-6 weeks, but are stiff after immobilization. Therapy is often needed to restore range of motion and function.

Question 6

what are the symptoms associated with finger fracture?

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Finger fracture: Finger fractures usually will present with localized swelling. There will also be tenderness at the fracture site. If the fracture is displaced there may be gross deformity of the finger.  Some fractures at the distal portion of the finger may be a small avulsion and the presentation is a mallet finger. The distal finger joint will be flexed and the person is unable to straighten it.

Question 7

what is the recovery time for finger fracture surgery?

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Quick: Hey fracture of this type should heal within 6 to 8 weeks.

Question 8

what is the treatment for finger fracture?

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Usually immobilize: Often needs splinting with finger next to it, or a finger brace (cushion-lined flexible aluminum brace). Hat's pretty much it. But make sure you follow up with an orthoimproperly, prevent improper healing, affecting hand function that needs to then be treated further, including physical and occupational therapy.

Question 9

finger fracture or sprain. how can i tell?

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Get an xray: Xrays are really the only way to tell for sure.  See your local orthopaedics surgeon.

Question 10

how can i speed up a finger fracture healing?

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Tincture of time: Good bone health requires both calcium and vitamin d supplementation, and i would start with 1200 mg of calcium per day. Calcium citrate is somewhat better absorbed, but more expensive than calcium carbonate.  Vitamin d 600 units daily as well.  There are experimental studies with using electrical fields to promote bone healing, and you could talk with your local orthopedist.

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