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What could you do to help a swollen and broken hand?
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RICE: Rest, ice it, elevate it above heart level. That's provided you've seen an orthopaedic surgeon and found out if you need a cast, splint or surgery.
Answered 6/11/2014
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Splints, occ surgery: The location and character of the fracture makes a big difference on how hand fractures are treated. Treatment ranges from protected rom, to splints or casts, or even surgery.
Answered 11/28/2017
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