Little finger fracture

2018-10-28 13:16:48
Hello sir, I was with plaster of Paris (pop) since last three weeks as my little finger fractured. Yesterday I removed the pop and taken X-ray . Now am attaching the two X-ray report one is taken three weeks back when finger fracture and second one taken today . Let me know the status of healing . Note : find the attachment for the X-ray report
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If there is no pain, you may start with fomantation  and  hand exercises

Answered2018-10-29 09:26:56

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Intrarticular fracture of 5th metacarpal head, there is a volar angulation of distal fragment. Ideally intrarticular fracture should be treated with anatomical reduction and rigid fixation. You might have trouble with extension and fist making of 5th digit.
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I am expecting disturbance in natural finger cascade.

Answered2018-10-28 14:45:47

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Consult your ortho surgeon

Answered2018-10-28 19:15:09

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