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How much does a mallet finger surgery cost on an average?? The injury is an untreated mallet finger.

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I'm suffering from mallet finger in my index finger and little finger of both hands... what should i do to cure this?

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Take laser therapy n dry needling ...  Read More

Hi doctors, I am having a mallet finger from last 11 years. I want to have surgery and get it fixed. Please advice me a good hospital where I can do so or any doctor whom I can refer. Thanks Sagar Chhetri

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I have had this Mallet Finger for 5 years but the good thing about it that it doesn't hurt when I touch it so can they numb it if it needs to go into Surgery?

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• Contrast bath---It is a form of treatment where a limb or the entire body is immersed in warm water followed by the immediate immersion of the limb or body in ice water. This procedure is repeated ...  Read More

Hello sir my right hand finger has a problem 3year ago when I was playing cricket then ball hit on finger.after this 3 4 days swelling occurred but after the end of swelling my finger is little bend from top.i think that is mallet finger how to I treat this that is not pain but I m preparing for defence job and it will make problem in medical test

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. Mallet finger can be corrected but the appraoch should be right and the treatment should be commenced as soon as possible. You should have consulted a ...  Read More

I have a mallet finger injury on my index finger caused by a tennis ball. I had ignored this injury and left it untreated 3 years. Can it be corrected by normal procedures other than surgery??

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It could have been treated non operatively when the injury was fresh. Now it is unlikely . ...  Read More

3 days ago wen playing my last small finger got bend and swelling till today my finger is not getting straight it's still bending... So wen I searched I came to know it's Mallet finger problem so please suggest me a solution to get cured

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Please do an X-ray and then consult an orthopaedics specialist ...  Read More

Fracture happens 6 years back at 5th metacarple and little finger , metacarple heels but due to neglected mallet finger ... deformity happened...doctor advice for surgery...should I go for surgery..will any chance of complications will arise ...will it cure perfacly after surgery...

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-Usually good results. -But chances of complication are always there. ...  Read More

Today morning my finger tip got injured n doc said it's mallet finger after xray. I am wearing splinting. It's paining now. Should i go to doc? M taking pain killer

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If it's more than a week then consult ur doc ...  Read More

My Mother is having mallet fingers from last 10 years or so. Slowly one by one all her fingers front bone is bending downwards. She previously did consult a few doctors but she was told nothing could be done about it. I need to know if we can prevent this in the remaining fingers or if at all we can do so something about the fingers which are alrea

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• Contrast bath---It is a form of treatment where a limb or the entire body is immersed in warm water followed by the immediate immersion of the limb or body in ice water. This procedure is repeated ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I need a second opinion for my 2.5-year-old son’s right middle finger injury. About 10–15 days ago, his finger was severely crushed in a door, causing significant soft tissue loss and a fracture. We first saw an orthopedic doctor, who referred us to a surgeon for wound care. After dressings, another surgeon advised waiting for the wou

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Get in person consult for better evaluation and management ...  Read More

Recently, left thumb injury and as per X ray confirmed bony mallet finger. Is it corrected by 5-6 weeks of normal splint use or it needs a surgical procedure!

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I was playing cricket when the ball jammed my right hand's ring finger. It got swelled and was not getting straight from upper joint. I applied ice on it and after 3 days I started warm compression and also got finger splint. The finger's colour is normal, swelling is minimal now, but it is not getting straight as normal. It pains when I suddenly

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It is a mallet finger due to avulsion rupture of extensor tendon . ...  Read More

2 days ago, Right hand idex finger fractured. Refer xray attached. Wire or normal plaster which is more effective? Please suggest.

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K wiring is more effective. It'll keep the bone fragments stable . You can also go for for pop application or buddy strapping. ...  Read More

I had a fracture in the ring finger of my left hand on October 1st.I underwent "closed reduction and internal fixation with k wire stabilization.The k wire was removed on October 25 th.It has been almost once month since then but I do not see much improvement in the condition of my finger.The problems I face are: 1) The finger joints are painful an

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Kindly share the latest xrays of the affected part. ...  Read More

Ring finger have a fractured since two week before i have attached one which was in day of fracture and another is after one week can you suggest how much time it will take to recover

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Consult to a doctor,rather thn getting advice here. ...  Read More

How many days required to perfect my finger and what is the best treatment Its fractured below the joint.

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Dear doctors Yesterday Eve my left ring finger got damaged in an accident. 1 stich was taken. And dressing been done. Yesterday. I take advice from 2 doctors. First said- surgery is must but movement will not be same . They will use wire. And they will do surgery in morning and release home in the evening . They will give anesthesia to finger on

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Wait for the wound to heal, then decide for the further action ...  Read More

Plz get the attached X ray and blood report have an exident and damaged in finger... doctor tell that some wire will be there attached with finger by surgery. and cost approx 9000 for that surgery. I found it costly. plz sujjest me the best way... whether surgery or wire is necessary or some other way ...plz sujjest

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Will definitely need a surgery 9000 is more than reasonable for your hand to be functional again ...  Read More

Today evening 4:30 pm , i had accident with bike and my ring finger scratched in divider and it teared badly. I went to hospital and they dressed up. I got three injection 2 in back 1 near shoulder at arround 5 pm. But blood is not completely stopping . Even I got 1 stich. But my cotton bandage is keep wetting. I have attached an image. Pls find

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Hi Doctor Attached is the xray report of my fiance who fell from the bike and has injured his finger. Please advise if we need to visit the doctor, and if there has to be plaster placed for the same. Would be great if you could suggest the next course of action

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Share X-ray of the injured part. ...  Read More

Fell off from bike attached is the xray, can u please let us know if it is a fracture, swelling above small finger area.

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You possibly have a fracture. You need a clinical examination to decide the course of treatment. ...  Read More

What fracture is this ?? Is the fracture only in last finger??i have got this 4 days before.what is the best thing to do

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You possibly have fracture of 5th MT. You need plaster cast for 4-6 wks. and follow up thereafter. ...  Read More

I have got a fracture in my last finger but some of doctors has recommended for plaster and some has not ..can someone plz tell me

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Plaster and rest ...  Read More

Hi Doctor, Thanks in advance for reading and answering my question. 3 weeks ago i had an injury aftering seeing x-ray my doctor told no surgery required just casting is enough for 4-5 weeks it will heal. Right now its 3 weeks (attached x-ray of 3rd week by removing cast) Will it heal correctly and my finger movements will be back as normal? My midd

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Discuss all issues with your treating doctor Consult me search browse on goggle practo site Dr Rajinder Sharma 42 years expertise Senior Orthopaedic neuro spine joint replace surgeon ( chandigarh Gov ...  Read More

My mother have fall from temple steps and feel continue pain in right feet . First 7 days daya done some home remedies after some swelling has been improved.But pain is still there. Exray done by near by hospital.They have told that there is a fracture in a finger. Doctor have done buddy tapping and give calsium and vitamin d3 only as a supplement.

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The pain is due to swelling and swelling is not keeping the foot elevated. Please keep it elevated when not walking. Usually it takes 3 weeks to walk comfortably and 3 months for complete resolution o ...  Read More

I am recovering from a wrist fracture suffered last month. Doctor had advised to keep moving fingers but due to pain i couldn't do much finger exercise. Now my whole Palm and all fingers are paining for any movement. Doc has advised to keep movement of fingers and use hot press to relieve pain. How can I quickly regain mobility of fingers with mini

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Visit nearby physiotherapy clinic for pain management and exercises. Wax bath therapy to reduce pain Mobilization exercises to improve fingers ROM. Hot water application before doing mobilization exer ...  Read More

Dear Doctor My daughter has smashed finger between a gate and fractured the right thumb, also detected subungal hematoma which doctor mentioned is okay as long as there is no pain or discoloration. The finger is swollen just below the nail and has turned slightly yellow. But no pain. Would it heal by itself? Looks like pus, but it is not oozing. A

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If doctor say thumb fracture it should be splinted Warm compression is enough no need of ointment If no pain no pus ...  Read More

Hi Sir/ Madam, please help me find a hospital in Hyderabad, where I can get treatment for mallet finger.Kindly notify me regarding treatment details and hospital address. Thank you.

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Kindly consult ...  Read More

Can this fracture treated without surgery? If yes what all alternatives are there as I wanted to avoid surgery.

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Strapping 3rd,4rth & 5th toes for 4-6 wks should be sufficient. It will need meticulous follow up. ...  Read More

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