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Hi all,
I've tried some independent research on this, but I'm not finding much, so I'm hoping someone here might be able to help. If someone's fingers are badly broken (multiple fractures, massive damage to the joints and bones both, but no bones sticking through the skin), what's the timeline likely to look like in the hours afterwards in terms of swelling/any other complications? At what point do the fingers (and other parts of the hand) swell as much as they're going to, and at what rate does the swelling generally go down over time if the injury is left untreated?
I'm guessing this varies by individual and specific injury, but any general guidelines would be helpful. Links to any relevant sources/resources are also great, if you have them! Thanks!
I've tried some independent research on this, but I'm not finding much, so I'm hoping someone here might be able to help. If someone's fingers are badly broken (multiple fractures, massive damage to the joints and bones both, but no bones sticking through the skin), what's the timeline likely to look like in the hours afterwards in terms of swelling/any other complications? At what point do the fingers (and other parts of the hand) swell as much as they're going to, and at what rate does the swelling generally go down over time if the injury is left untreated?
I'm guessing this varies by individual and specific injury, but any general guidelines would be helpful. Links to any relevant sources/resources are also great, if you have them! Thanks!
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