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Knuckles swollen and bruising
I accidentally punched the wall that had a nail. My knuckles got hurt and had swollen immediately after hitting. I have a few cuts because of the nail. But I can see that blood has clotted. But if my hand is idle for sometime it's really painful when I move it afterward.
I have tried cold compression. What should I do next ? Is it a fracture? Plz advice.
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Avoid sitting Cross legged.
Avoid Squatting-
Quadriceps Exercises- Lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twice a day. This will help relieve some pain.
Core Strengthening Exercise- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Hams Stretching- lie straight, take the leg up, pull the feet towards yourself, with a elastic tube or normal belt. repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Sports Taping- stretch the tape from both ends and apply on the affected area
Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold).
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Mr. Sreenivasa Rao (PT)
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23 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi...
I suggest you kindly get a x- Ray done for your hand and it could a hairline fracture...
Rule out the fracture...
Then u can start other management...
Please DON'T MASSAGE the area untill fracture is ruled out...
Even after....no massage...continue cold compression and keep it compressed with crepe bandage..
Consult a ortho
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x-ray for your hand
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