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Finger
Hi Peter
Graham Stevens has some good advice. Bones take an awful amount of time to heal, it's rather hard to get an accurate opinion without viewing the Xays. Usually fractures of hands and fingers are dealt by plastic surgeons but orthopaedic surgeons do cover this area. Plastic surgeons will also manage the soft tissue damage such as nerves and ligaments.
Swelling and bruising is perfectly normal also. The main concern will be ongoing pain which can't be managed by simple analgesia, increased swelling, wound break down and offensive discharge all due to infection.
Healing time can be impeded by poor circulation, nutrition,age and infection.
So be patient and see your GP if you have any queries.
To answer your question I would consult with your Orthopaedic surgeon and mention the advice given by the hand therapist.
Regards Paul.
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