If the joint on your index finger is severely swollen and you think it's broken will a doctor put a cast on it


Question:
It's severly swollen and in excrusiating pain. If it's broken will the doctor cast it or brace it?

Answers:
Casts are not applied to digits on the hands. Your doctor will do an X-ray to determine whether or not it is broken, dislocated, or sprained - then will likely tape it to the middle finger and secure both to a splint. Ice should be applied, and Tylenol or Motrin can ease the pain. After that, all it takes is time to heal.
Often they have you wear a splint that is attached to the next finger to stabilize it. Not usually a cast. Ouch! Sorry!


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