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Fractured finger

2017-06-20 17:48:43
My middle finger's third phalange at bottom tip near knuckles got fractured 3 weeks back, I got it plastered for a week and then buddy strapped it for 2 weeks but still my fingers swelling is not subsiding. May I know if it is getting complicated?
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Swelling will take a little more time to subside Do not worry...

Answered2017-06-20 18:20:13

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