Fractured Knuckle Guide

A fractured knuckle can be a much more serious injury than many people may initially realise. It is the knuckles in the hand that provide dexterity, allowing the hand to work in the way it needs to. Permanent damage to one or more knuckle can mean that a person loses a lot of function in their hand, having to drastically alter their lifestyle. The importance of our knuckles means that it is vital to seek the right treatment in the case of any fractured knuckle, including a broken pinky knuckle. This guide has the information you need to understand the symptoms of a fractured knuckle, the treatment options, and rehabilitation to regain function.

What Are the Common Symptoms of a Broken Finger Knuckle?

It can be fairly easy to identify a fractured knuckle by the symptoms that most people experience. Commonly, a fractured knuckle will begin to swell and become very numb and stiff. The hand will lose some function (like the ability to make a fist), and there may be bruising around the area. The area will also likely be very painful, with the more severe the injury, the higher the pain is likely to be. The symptoms can vary from person to person, and there may also be some variation between fracture types.

How Do I Know If I Qualify for Free Medical Treatment?

A lot of people are still unsure whether or not they are eligible to receive free private medical treatment for their fractured knuckle on top of the broken knuckle NHS treatment. Due to this, far too many people miss out on the extensive range of treatments available up and down the UK for fractured knuckle recovery.

The treatments available can help to make recovery more successful and a lot quicker. For more information about whether you are amongst those eligible for free private medical treatment, contact our team today to learn more.

Is There Any Helpful Free Private Treatment for a Fractured Knuckle?

Like many injuries involving a fracture, a fractured knuckle could mean that you qualify to receive essential medical supplies like slings, ice packs, and medical compresses. Many UK nationals are able to claim for tertiary treatment in their local area. Just a quick 30 second call to our team is all it takes to learn which free treatments are available in your local area for a fractured knuckle.

How Long Will It Take a Fractured Knuckle to Heal?

For simple fractured knuckle injuries, it may only take a few weeks to heal and regain function. More severe injuries, like those that require a broken knuckle cast, may take longer to heal. The time it takes to recover could also vary from knuckle to knuckle. A fractured knuckle on the middle finger may take longer than one on the pinky finger, largely dependent on the severity of the injury. Learning how to wrap a broken knuckle correctly, and undertaking additional treatment, like physiotherapy, can help to accelerate healing.

Is There Any Way to Recover at a Faster Rate?

Did you know that it is also possible to receive physiotherapy treatment for free in the UK? Physiotherapy, and especially hand therapy and exercises, can help your fractured knuckle to regain as much mobility as possible. Whether you have a broken finger joint or sunken knuckle, physiotherapy exercises can enable you to recover at a much faster pace. You can contact our team at any time to see whether you are eligible to receive free physiotherapy treatment.

Get into Contact with Our Team Today to Learn More About Qualification for Free Private Treatment

If you have a fractured knuckle, then like many people in the UK who are suffering from a fracture, you could be eligible to receive additional free private treatment for your injury. The types of free private treatment vary all over the UK. You may be able to gain access to professional physiotherapists and orthopaedic services. In some cases, you may also be eligible for free further medical assistance in the form of medical supplies, like slings and medical compresses.

To get more information about the treatments in your local area, contact our expert professional team at Medical Expert today on 020 3870 4868. In the space of 30 seconds, you could gain all the information you need about the private treatments available near you, and whether you qualify to receive all or some of them for your fractured knuckle.