A 35-year-old member asked:
Do open fractures in finger usually get an infection, even when they're bandaged?
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Dr. Mark Gallandanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 34 years experience
Finger Fracture: Open finger fractures have a higher rate of infection then closed finger fractures but a lower rate of infection than open fractures in other areas of the body. They are usually treated with irrigation, debridement, fixation as needed and oral or IV antibiotics.
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Dr. Yuehuei Ananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 40 years experience
Although an open fracture in finger has more risks for infection but still occur only occasionally if a proper treatment is given immediately. You need to see a hand surgeon or visit an emergency room asap.
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Answered Jan 14, 2022
Last updated Jan 14, 2022
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