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.
Answered 6/6/2017
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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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