I have a boxer's fracture! painful...?!
Question: I have a boxer's fracture! painful....?
hi i was in a fight yesterday and i apparently broke 2 of my bones in my hand while punching the guy... now ive got my hand bandaged up and with a piece of wood to keep it from moving... tomorrow morning im going to get a cast put on, the doc said it's most likely it wont require pins but just a cast... what else can i do for the pain other than pain killersHealth Question & Answer
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If there's no open-skin tears, you can use hot soaks 2 minutes then cold soaks 1 minute, alternating hot/cold/hot/cold three times and ending in hot. The contrast soaks will help reduce the swelling.
They'll give you directions after they cast you. Follow directions. It's too late now to prevent black 'n' blue areas. Depending on your age & condition, expect 8 weeks recovery time.
When they remove the cast, ask about proper exercises & hand use.Health Question & Answer
They'll give you directions after they cast you. Follow directions. It's too late now to prevent black 'n' blue areas. Depending on your age & condition, expect 8 weeks recovery time.
When they remove the cast, ask about proper exercises & hand use.Health Question & Answer