Boxer's fracture

2020-03-27 13:41:55
I had punched a wall on tuesday at an approximate angle of 45 degrees. I can see an elevation of my pinky finger knuckle & it has moved closer to ring fingers knuckle.
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Get x-rays. Get treated. Commonly known to unite with deformities.

Answered2020-03-28 12:52:18

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However  I would like to examine & investigate you in detail. Rule out Hypertension, Diabetes or any other metabolic disorder. Any way it may be tried, --. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days. --. Caldikind plus  (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days. (You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.) --. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold. --. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding. --. Keep  no pillow under the head. --. Avoid painful acts & activities. -- .Do mild exercises for wrist and  hand. --.(for exercises,take help of a physiotherapist or visit my you tube channel 'Dr N C Gupta yoga simplified') --Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem. --Do ask for a detailed treatment plan. Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines. --For emergency treatment Contact your family doctor or visit nearest hospital. --Wish you a quick recovery & good health. --I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.   --Kindly rate the answer. Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho).

Answered2020-03-27 21:28:46

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Fracture mostly
Next Steps
x-ray
Health Tips
limb elevation

Answered2020-03-27 13:50:47

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it may be boxers fracture get one x ray done

Answered2020-03-27 13:44:52

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Send photo of X-ray hand wrist film report consult me online thru practo

Answered2020-03-28 08:46:11

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Hi, You could have a boxers fracture. Fracture of the little finger near the knuckle. It will need an x-ray and if the fracture is displayed it will need surgical fixation.
Next Steps
visit an Orthopaedic surgeon
Health Tips
little finger is very important for grip. do not neglect it

Answered2020-03-28 00:45:33

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Send clinical picture and x rays. If there is rotational deformity - might need to correct it.

Answered2020-03-27 14:23:47

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