my finger is swelled REALLY bad.
it looks so gross
at recess today we were playing streetball
and this girl tried getting the bal away from me but the basketball hit my index finger and now it is severly sprained
ive already put ice on it now what??
2007-02-01 09:43:54 · 5 answers · asked by krista sunshine 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Great question. Well thought out. continue to ice it, and then wait. If the pain persists for a day or two, go see your doctor for an xray. They may need to immobilize it with splint.
2007-02-01 09:52:05 · answer #1 · answered by pinkytoe10 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my experience, working in Orthopedics with this type of injury, I would always Xray it, as a "Jammed" finger frequently is a fracture, that needs special splints to heal properly. You only get one good chance for a fracture to heal properly, so treating it right from the start is important. I didn't mind if patients waited a day or two, as a significant injury or fracture will still hurt alot after two days, A simple contusion will feel better. This is one time I would suggested getting it examined and Xrayed.
2007-02-01 17:58:50 · answer #2 · answered by David B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Same thing happened to me. All you do is put ice on for a long time. Don't touch it, be careful with it and soon you will be able to bend it. Also try to bend all really because it will help it!
2007-02-01 20:33:59 · answer #3 · answered by skimboardergal6 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not much you can do except leave it alone and give it some time to heal.
2007-02-01 17:51:39 · answer #4 · answered by Thegustaffa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
omg! that just happened to my sister. she went to the doctor and that pretty much it. there is nothing else you can really do.
2007-02-01 17:53:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋