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Right thumb hair line facture
I got hair line facture on my right thumb, doctor checked the x Ray and suggested pain killer for 10 days and a thumb splint for 3 weeks. As of now I am sending my current thumb position in the picture. Cricket ball got hit on my thumb (palm side) on February 3rd. As of now in the picture you can see inflammation. I cannot fold my thumb
completely. Please advice me to cure something in a week. Your advice would helpful and highly appreciated. Thanks
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Physiotherapy wil help u to reduce the inglamation and improve fracture calcification process...
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consult to physiotherapist
Health Tips
take moist heat hot pack
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You should immobilise the thumb for not less than 4 weeks.
As bone takes minimum 4 weeks for union.
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Continue splint for a week or two.
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Medications like Enzomac will be helpful.
Start bending after a week or two.
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