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When will my hand recover 100% (details inside) .

Asked by talljasperman (21916points) October 11th, 2014

Two years ago I punched a brick wall and broke my pinky knuckle and pinky wrist bone. It can’t hold much weight with out my hand hurting. My doctor told me it is a common injury and is called a boxers injury. Will my hand recover?

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elbanditoroso's avatar

We aren’t orthopedists here, So it’s difficult to give a real prognosis.

But as someone who has had similar injuries (not, however, from hitting a brick wall) – I wouldn’t count on it. Those bones in your pinky are very small – there just isn’t a whole lot of strength to the bone even when it isn’t broken. Growing back as strong or stronger is a long shot.

And the chances lessen based on your age, your diet, and whatever chemicals you take into your body.

Bottom line, I wouldn’t count on it being as good as new.

gailcalled's avatar

“Many Boxer’s fractures can be treated by immobilizing the fracture to promote healing. Immobilization can be achieved with a variety of splints, a cast, or taping techniques.

Rehabilitation with a physical therapist usually follows any treatment of a Boxer’s fracture. Your therapist will initially help you move your joint. This usually involves modalities such as heat, followed by range of motion exercises. This will also help reduce discomfort and swelling. When your doctor determines that it is safe to do so, your therapist will teach you exercises to strengthen your hand. You will also work on exercises to improve your hand coordination The goal of therapy is to optimize your hand function.”

Boxer’s fracture.

LuckyGuy's avatar

From my personal data sample of 1 I can tell you that 40 years is not enough time to heal 100%.

You should have seen the other guy!

FireMadeFlesh's avatar

A boxer’s fracture should, if the alignment is good, heal to the point of bony stability in six weeks. Complete remodelling of the bone to return to a normal appearance will take a few more months. (I’m not sure which bone you mean by “pinky wrist bone, so I can’t comment on that one). The soft tissue injury in the region may take much longer to heal though.

I learned a lot about training while injured from this article. Basically use as much of the range of motion with a reasonable amount of loading on a regular basis, and you should see some improvement.

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