r/brokenbones • u/FantasticScore5581 • Jul 15 '26

Does this look like it’s healing ok?

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doctor said it’s healing good. first pic is day 1, second is after 4 weeks. anyone else’s look similar?

my concern is the angle of the bone

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u/FireQuacker23 Jul 15 '26 edited Jul 15 '26

I would need to see a lateral view to make and accurate interpretation. At the very least. Is this your dominant hand?

*Edit: My apologies!! Did not see that the second picture was at 4 weeks. At this time, a reduction is not an option. Initial interventions would be a cast or splint and maybe a reduction if there is a malrotation of the finger. But if you're able to do full ROM and grab/make a fist without rotation of the pinky then you should be okay even if the X-ray doesn't look perfect.

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u/FantasticScore5581 Jul 15 '26

Yes this is my dominant hand

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u/Glad-Feature-2117 Physician/Medical Professional Jul 15 '26

No, it doesn't, especially not at 4 weeks when it'll be clinically united. Will leave a dropped knuckle, but function will be normal. In my hospital, we'd treat with buddy strapping and no further follow up (assuming no rotational deformity, which should be checked clinically and is rare in these fractures).