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GuinnessStout · 01-19-2013, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Marhcarter

Alicia, if it is really broken AND the skin is open, that is considered an open fracture which is considered an orthopedic emergency. You need to be started on antibiotics immediately and make sure you have had a tetanus shot in the last 5 years. Open fractures get infected easily.

It is right at the first knuckle under the nail and i just tried and I can bend it now that swelling is down so I am guessing it is not broke.... Am I guessing wrong?

brezofleur · 01-19-2013, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marhcarter

Alicia, if it is really broken AND the skin is open, that is considered an open fracture which is considered an orthopedic emergency. You need to be started on antibiotics immediately and make sure you have had a tetanus shot in the last 5 years. Open fractures get infected easily.

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Marhcarter · 01-19-2013, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by GuinnessStout

It is right at the first knuckle under the nail and i just tried and I can bend it now that swelling is down so I am guessing it is not broke.... Am I guessing wrong?

It could be a tuft fracture. That is where the tip of the finger bone (Distal phlanx)is cracked or crushed. Antibiotics are usually still indicated for this kind of fracture and splinting of the finger for 4 to 6 weeks.

Marhcarter · 01-19-2013, 09:23 PM

Photos of tuft fracture . Alisha, is this about the location of your injury? You can do an internet search on OPEN tuft fracture so you can make an informed decision as to whether you want to risk waiting till the morning to get it checked. The "open" part is what makes it important.

GuinnessStout · 01-19-2013, 09:24 PM

I have had a bandaid on it since it happen around 6pm

Marhcarter · 01-19-2013, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by GuinnessStout

I have had a bandaid on it since it happen around 6pm

Yeqh, its hard to say if is is broken or not without an xray . It doesn't look incredibly bruised or swollen right now, so it might just be a minor tissue crush injury. The problem is, if it is a fracture, it could set up infection. If it were me (and this is not the nurse talking) I would probably scrub it out good, put some antibiotic ointment on it and get it checked the next day if it still hurt. The nurse part of me says I have to tell you the risk of infection and potential damage to the hand if infection does set in. Do an internet search, look at photos read the info & make an informed decision. I'll stop being nurseynurse now. Sorry, ingrained after 25 years of doing this...

GuinnessStout · 01-19-2013, 09:35 PM

Haha it's all good trust me, I always freak out when I have an open womb after going thought staph infections twice so as soon as it happen to made sure to clean it good and keep it covered... I figured I would give it till the morning and if I see any signs of the area being warm or anything else odd I will go in..

Verbena · 01-20-2013, 05:36 AM

So how is it feeling?

Marhcarter · 01-20-2013, 06:01 AM

Alisha, hows the finger this morning? It wouldn't hurt to go to a walk in clinic and get a quick xray and make sure it isnt a tuft fx. It will be hard to take the roomba apart and clean it of poo if your finger gets infected. Be sure you have the cut covered with a glove before playing in Stella poo!!! Hope you AND Stella are feeling better this morning!

GuinnessStout · 01-20-2013, 08:51 AM

Still hurts like hell and eating lortabs BUT it is a pretty shade of purple

joeyyy2010 · 01-20-2013, 09:37 AM

I feel like Ive jinxed you with this post. I was just checking on ya and now it created a monster. Hope the rest of the day/week/yr goes much better!

Verbena · 01-20-2013, 09:46 AM

Please go get it checked out. It is not sounding good

GuinnessStout · 01-20-2013, 10:28 AM

I am working up the energy to drive there now, purple is not a good color on me lol

01-19-2013, 09:23 PM	#34
Marhcarter ♡Huey's Human♡ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ringgold, Ga Posts: 3,333	Photos of tuft fracture . Alisha, is this about the location of your injury? You can do an internet search on OPEN tuft fracture so you can make an informed decision as to whether you want to risk waiting till the morning to get it checked. The "open" part is what makes it important. Attached Thumbnails $Is everything ok?-hand_fracture_2nd_trerminal_tuft_001.jpeg$ __________________ Huey's mom, Marilyn :When a day starts & ends with puppy kisses, I can handle anything that comes in between!

01-19-2013, 09:24 PM	#35
GuinnessStout Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Land of Oz Posts: 4,289	I have had a bandaid on it since it happen around 6pm Attached Thumbnails __________________ Alisha mommy to Guinness Stout 7 & Stella Artois 5 & Teagan 4 Guinness & Stella proud Teapot Club Members

01-19-2013, 09:35 PM	#37
GuinnessStout Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Land of Oz Posts: 4,289	Haha it's all good trust me, I always freak out when I have an open womb after going thought staph infections twice so as soon as it happen to made sure to clean it good and keep it covered... I figured I would give it till the morning and if I see any signs of the area being warm or anything else odd I will go in.. __________________ Alisha mommy to Guinness Stout 7 & Stella Artois 5 & Teagan 4 Guinness & Stella proud Teapot Club Members

01-20-2013, 05:36 AM	#38
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	So how is it feeling? __________________ Teri . . . Galen Jameson Frazier Seraphina Luna Rosencrantz, Saber Tooth Tiger, Pussy Willow Pandora Guildenstern

01-20-2013, 06:01 AM	#39
Marhcarter ♡Huey's Human♡ Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ringgold, Ga Posts: 3,333	Alisha, hows the finger this morning? It wouldn't hurt to go to a walk in clinic and get a quick xray and make sure it isnt a tuft fx. It will be hard to take the roomba apart and clean it of poo if your finger gets infected. Be sure you have the cut covered with a glove before playing in Stella poo!!! Hope you AND Stella are feeling better this morning! __________________ Huey's mom, Marilyn :When a day starts & ends with puppy kisses, I can handle anything that comes in between!

01-20-2013, 08:51 AM	#40
GuinnessStout Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Land of Oz Posts: 4,289	Still hurts like hell and eating lortabs BUT it is a pretty shade of purple __________________ Alisha mommy to Guinness Stout 7 & Stella Artois 5 & Teagan 4 Guinness & Stella proud Teapot Club Members

01-20-2013, 09:37 AM	#41
joeyyy2010 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: tampa Posts: 705	I feel like Ive jinxed you with this post. I was just checking on ya and now it created a monster. Hope the rest of the day/week/yr goes much better! __________________ Rebecca Joey Carley

01-20-2013, 09:46 AM	#42
Verbena Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: with my flying monkeys Posts: 15,620 Blog Entries: 7	Please go get it checked out. It is not sounding good __________________ Teri . . . Galen Jameson Frazier Seraphina Luna Rosencrantz, Saber Tooth Tiger, Pussy Willow Pandora Guildenstern

01-20-2013, 10:28 AM	#43
GuinnessStout Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Land of Oz Posts: 4,289	I am working up the energy to drive there now, purple is not a good color on me lol __________________ Alisha mommy to Guinness Stout 7 & Stella Artois 5 & Teagan 4 Guinness & Stella proud Teapot Club Members