A member asked:

I went to push a board against a post and didn't realize there was a screw sticking out that went straight into my hand i pulled it out but now my hand is swollen , tingling, painful an numb. what do i do?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Best would be to have your hand examined at a local urgent care facility, you might need a tetanus shot and further instructions in order to have a full recovery as such wounds result many times in range of motion limitations/ functional restrictions.

Answered 1/7/2023

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