I punched a wall and have been having pain in the first 3 metacarpals. There is no swelling or bruising, but I think it might be a boxers fracture. I can make a fist and fully extend my fingers, but there is quite a bit of pain when trying to pick something up with the hand on the first 3 metacarpals closer to the wrist. Seeing a doctor is my last resort, are there any home tests and treatments I can do?
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.Based on the description, I suspect that you could have suffered a soft tissue contusion.An xray is mandatory to rule out any bony injury.The general treatment guidelines are as follows * Rest to the injured part and don’t involve in activities which puts additional strain on the injured tissues.* Ice packing should be applied for about 20 minutes once in every 2 hours.* Elevation of the limb with active finger movements* Analgesic & anti inflammatory medications like Advil or Aleve as needed* Local application of painkiller gel with Gentle massage is also helpfulIf your symptoms are not improving, consult an orthopedic surgeon for further management.Hope this information is helpful. Good day