See the best specialist possible as soon as possible. Avulsion is especially serious because loss of circulation could result in gangrene necessitating amputation. A. John Mardinly, Ph.D., P.E.
> On Jul 3, 2018, at 9:27 PM, Edward C. Yong <edward.y...@gmail.com> wrote: > > hi lute people. > > i had a fall and ended up injuring my left index finger. specifically an > avulsion fracture at the base of the intermediate phalanx. have any of you or > folk you know had such an injury? > > my finger's in a splint now, and i'm wondering how long healing will take. > > i'm seeing the hand surgeon tomorrow and wonder if i should ask for a pin to > help it set and heal properly. any advice welcome! > > > Edward Chrysogonus Yong > edward.y...@gmail.com > > > > > > > To get on or off this list see list information at > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.cs.dartmouth.edu_-7Ewbc_lute-2Dadmin_index.html&d=DwIDAg&c=l45AxH-kUV29SRQusp9vYR0n1GycN4_2jInuKy6zbqQ&r=VLPJ8OE-c_C6joGeE1ftlvxMmQPq9N6mpKZONBRt90E&m=wZrodift9ekSW1-TPI3YGODdBxAz6NdLiEgiPSqxAOs&s=75CqAxh2vY2k-d6Zvn9K-H24MlbctJLB8PjkI7voR7Y&e=
