Question 1

blunt force hand injury 5 months ago. nerve injury noticed a month ago with continued swelling between thumb and index. trouble gripping and holding things for a period of time. when will my sensation, grip and hand go back to normal?

Accepted Answer

Injury to the hand : Hand injuries can cause injuries to nerves. The thumb and index are controlled by the median nerve .  Some nerve injuries take a seconds to resolve, some a year to resolve , some never resolve. More information is needed to answer your question

Question 2

how can i wrap a hand injury?

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Please specify query: The question is vague, as specific injuries will require different dressings. Please specify.

Question 3

what can be done for a hand injury?

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Good treatment : Certainly depends on the injury and when it happened.   Recent injuries should be evaluated by a plastic surgeon or orthopedic surgeon specializing in hand surgery.  Proper treatment and good physical therapy are a must.   I'd still see a hand specialist if you have an old injury and the hand is nor working to your satisfaction.

Question 4

can you recover 100% from a hand injury?

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Depends: Many hand injuries can have a 100% recovery, but it all depends on the severity and the actual diagnosis. Often times, it may take some time, even over a year, for the hand to recover.

Question 5

can i still bowl with an old hand injury?

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Does it hurt?: If you are healed and it doesn't hurt...Most likely...If you could bowl before.

Question 6

what are some examples of permanent hand injury?

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Many: Amputation, nerve damage, severely comminuted fracture, are three examples.

Question 7

how long does it take to recover from a hand injury?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This is a question that needs limits.  Depends on the type of injury, the extent of the injury and treatments given.  The hand is one of the most complex parts of the body.  Injury can be minimal to severe.  If joints are involved, tendons involved and nerves and vessels involved, it could take months to years to recover.  Simple injuries anywhere from a few days to a week or so.

Question 8

what are some exercises that will help a hand injury?

Accepted Answer

What happened to you: The recommendation will vary depending on the initial injury. There are several protocols far different problems, from tendon gliding exercises to strengthening routines. You need to be evaluated so a proper recommendation can be made. Good luck.

Question 9

what to do if i have hand injury after batting practice?

Accepted Answer

Xray: Get an xray and make sure you don't have a fracture.

Question 10

my hand injury- still having pain almost 3 months later, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Time heals: Typically hand and finger injuries have persistent reactive swelling and associated pain/discomfort for four months. In addition it will take a full 8-12 months for full recovery. If pain is not improving at all by four months follow up with a hand surgeon.

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Blunt force hand injury 5 months ago. nerve injury noticed a month ago with continued swelling between thumb and index. trouble gripping and holding things for a period of time. when will my sensation, grip and hand go back to normal?

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How can i wrap a hand injury?

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What can be done for a hand injury?

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Can you recover 100% from a hand injury?

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Can i still bowl with an old hand injury?

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What are some examples of permanent hand injury?

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My hand injury- still having pain almost 3 months later, what to do?

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