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Swelling in finger
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My left index finger was hit by Tennis ball while playing cricket on 26 may. I applied ice and pain relief spray but nothing worked. My finger is swelled and it is paining when doing any movement. What should I do??
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Dear Sir,
as everybody has suggested, you need a proper x ray of the finger, in both AP and Lat views, because only that will clarify your injury pattern, mean while use ice fomentation, move only if it allows movement with minimal pain, keep limb elevated and put a crepe 2 inch bandage on the limb, Revert back with X Rays
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X Ray left Index finger- AP and Lat views, (digital magnified view)
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You need to take xray of your involved hand and consult a orthopedic doctor or plastic surgeon
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Dr. K Shanmuganandan
General Physician
37 yrs exp
Chennai
You have injury to your finger
In this case a x ray is important to rule out fracture
Please get a x ray done and revert
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Dr. Sivaraman B
Orthopedic surgeon
28 yrs exp
Chennai
You need X-rays and further evaluation. Consult orthopaedic doctor
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