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Finger manipulation under local anaesthe
Hi,
Due to fracture in my fingers I undergone k wire surgery and followed by physiotherapy.
Even after physiotherapy still fingers are not movable and adviced to go for manipulation under local anaesthesia.
I would like to know whether manipulation under anaesthesia is recommended and not harmful? Since I am worrying.
Thanks
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That is not reccomended.
Physiotherapy should be self driven .
Pain relief should be prime..
Forceful manipulation not reccomended.
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Dr. Sivaraman B
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27 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi, if you do manipulation it can worse sometimes. Physio is main with wax bath. Do exercises under warm water. Consult upper limb surgeon. Hope this information helps you. Opinion given by Dr Sivaraman . B, upper limb consultant, Thoraipakkam, OMR, Chennai
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Dr. Gautam JK Tawari
Orthopedist
23 yrs exp
Mumbai
not recommended. there will be no change as the finger stiffens again after manipulation. it's an inadequate strategy.
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avoid mnipulation
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see a hand specialist
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