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Fracture in my thumb

2017-04-08 03:32:16
I have got fracture in my right thumb and the foc asked to operate. He suggested to go for either reduction and fixation or extension block pinning
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Hot fomentation. Gentle Stretching of Hand Muscles. Ball exercises. Wrist Exerciser.

Answered2017-04-09 04:47:39

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Unfortunately without an x-ray I cannot comment. Only on seeing  the x-ray can a comment be made about what should be the line of management. Dr Vinu Raj Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon MBBS MRCS FRCS(Trauma&Orth)

Answered2017-04-08 08:51:44

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