Life Possible broken finger; worth it to see a doctor? - Page 4

memyselfI · 01-03-2011, 04:32 PM

I wish my fluke accident happened on 12/31 when my freaking deductible was met. But nooooooo...

so yesterday afternoon I'm goofing off why my son and my hand got push backward and the finger jammed inward HARD. It's swollen, blue, and won't bend. I put a $2.00 splint from Walmart on it until I figure out if it's worth a trip to the doctor. Is it worth spending hundreds of dollars on a doctor visit and Xrays...for a finger.

Will they just splint it and then head to the bank? Anyone here have experience with broken fingers?

**pr_capone** · 01-03-2011, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Phobia

Yeah, this thread is worthless with pics. Frankly, I prefer all my incest jokes in text form.

**Iowanian** · 01-03-2011, 05:33 PM

The best home remedy for these injuries is to soak it "in cider"

**bevischief** · 01-03-2011, 06:12 PM

Only if it is the middle finger.

Frankie · 01-03-2011, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Scorp

I had this same problem once, but it wasn't my finger.

Once?! Dude not much left to live for is there?

Frankie · 01-03-2011, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by memyselfI

I did that to a toe I dislocated. OUCH. It never healed properly and I get arthritis in it. I am a chicken to try that again.

I don't think that's what he meant Dennise.

Sorry for your inconvenience. I wish I had a good answer for your question.

Frankie · 01-03-2011, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jjjayb

Lol. I LOVE hearing libs complain about their health insurance after Obamacare.

She is not an Obamite, and this is not the DC forum.

**Bwana** · 01-03-2011, 07:51 PM

Hmmm? Can you do "The Spock?"

**cdcox** · 01-03-2011, 08:40 PM

I tore my flexor tendon in my right ring finger in July 2009. I splinted it, but it didn't heal well. I had surgery in October 2009 and it came out the same as it was before surgery. Still bent, still can't make a fist, and my whole right hand is now weakened. Growing old sucks.

black angus · 01-03-2011, 08:42 PM

I just taped mine to the middle finger for a week or two and tried not to bang it on anything. After I had someone pull hard on it.

01-03-2011, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by black angus

After I had someone pull hard on it.

Were you able to perform as expected?

CrazyHorse · 01-03-2011, 09:25 PM

My experience says "yes", see a doctor.

I was always one of those "rub some dirt on it" guys. Go to the doctor only if there is no other way. Much for the same reason. No money to spend on doctors.

After letting many nicks and bumps heal on thier own, I was no worse for wear. Then I turned 40. All the stuff I did as a kid and my early 20s has come back to reintroduce itself in my 40s. Not only do you want it fixed right now, you want to be very committed to rehabbing it. Rehab is everything.

If you let it go it probably wont bother you much now. But will catch up to you later if you're anything like me.

If you decide to do nothing however, at least rub some dirt on it.

Good luck.

threebag · 01-03-2011, 09:47 PM

Use the splint and alcohol for the pain if that doesn't work buck has some Gynolotrimin.

googlegoogle · 01-03-2011, 10:06 PM

dude. call ask a nurse first if your concerned about paying a doc.

phone no in the yellow pages.

WV · 01-03-2011, 10:12 PM

Dip it in antifreeze....

**penguinz** · 01-03-2011, 10:17 PM

A splint can make it worse. If you do need to splint it to protect it from bumps make sure you remove it on occasion and try to flex it in order to keep the ligaments from tightening up.

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cdcox www.nfl-forecast.com Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $2221769	I tore my flexor tendon in my right ring finger in July 2009. I splinted it, but it didn't heal well. I had surgery in October 2009 and it came out the same as it was before surgery. Still bent, still can't make a fist, and my whole right hand is now weakened. Growing old sucks.
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CrazyHorse All Motor! Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $10004900	My experience says "yes", see a doctor. I was always one of those "rub some dirt on it" guys. Go to the doctor only if there is no other way. Much for the same reason. No money to spend on doctors. After letting many nicks and bumps heal on thier own, I was no worse for wear. Then I turned 40. All the stuff I did as a kid and my early 20s has come back to reintroduce itself in my 40s. Not only do you want it fixed right now, you want to be very committed to rehabbing it. Rehab is everything. If you let it go it probably wont bother you much now. But will catch up to you later if you're anything like me. If you decide to do nothing however, at least rub some dirt on it. Good luck.
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penguinz Supporter Join Date: Mar 2003 Casino cash: $2907626	A splint can make it worse. If you do need to splint it to protect it from bumps make sure you remove it on occasion and try to flex it in order to keep the ligaments from tightening up. __________________
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