How to treat hairline fracture in hand??

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Asked for Male, 9 Years

I am a mother of 9 year old boy. He is hyperactive and always running around and obviously getting hurt. Today he fell down on the pavement on his hands and one of the hands has swollen up. I need someone to guide me on how to treat hairline fracture in hand?

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Dr. Milind Tanwar Orthopedist 12 yrs exp Gurgaon Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Milind Tanwar

Orthopedist 12 yrs exp Gurgaon

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Mam, u can't treat a fracture at home. Please consider taking him to an Orthopedic for now. Diagnose what he has and treat accordingly. I guess this platform is not the right place to ask for emergent medical or surgical treatment

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