I gashed my knuckle

debodun

debodun

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On a rusty flagpole. I thought it was okay when the bleeding stopped, but it really hurts when I use my hand and my middle finger now has a contracture. I went to the local emergence clinic only to find it closed. I should have checked before I went. Doctor's offices are closed because it's a holiday in the U.S. (Columbus Day).

https://www.amc.edu/emurgentcare/mechanicville.cfm

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It's a good day when I'm fiddling around outdoors and Don't scrape myself on something. With my old Thin Skin, it doesn't take much to draw some blood. Therefore, I keep some Kleenex, anti-biotic cream, and some Band-Aids in my shed, and just stop for a minute, to clean the wound, apply some cream and a band-aid....then, back to work.
 
Went to another emergency clinic. Never saw an actual doctor, just a nurse practitioner. She ordered x-ray only because she said it would give her tme to figure out what to do. WHAT TO DO????? I'd think a laceration was a pretty common thing to treat. I was there three hours - all that for a Tdap shot and one stitch!

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debodun said:
Went to another emergency clinic. Never saw an actual doctor, just a nurse practitioner. She ordered x-ray only because she said it would give her tme to figure out what to do. WHAT TO DO????? I'd think a laceration was a pretty common thing to treat. I was there three hours - all that for a Tdap shot and one stitch!

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wow - did that ever swell...

I thought that in the original photo that it looked like it might need a stitch or two.

Good to hear that you went and had it treated. Here's hopin' that it heals right quick and doesn't impede your momentum...
 
debodun said:
Went to another emergency clinic. Never saw an actual doctor, just a nurse practitioner. She ordered x-ray only because she said it would give her tme to figure out what to do. WHAT TO DO????? I'd think a laceration was a pretty common thing to treat. I was there three hours - all that for a Tdap shot and one stitch!

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Ooooh OWWWWW!!🥴 how did that swell so much from that gash?.. are you right handed as well ?.. bet it hurts doesn't it ?..:(
 
Jules,
They are only giving out antibiotics nowadays when absoluty. People are getting immune to them. Glad you got the tetanus shot. Is that swelling or blood in that big area?

Around here we have nurse practitioners that are certified PH-C physician certified. They can do everything a Dr. can do like shots, stitches order tests & write scripts.

I have a couple here that I actually like better than the Dr's. They take more time with you & instead of walking in the room & saying something & walking out. They actually take the time to figure out the best plan for you.
 
debodun said:
Went to another emergency clinic. Never saw an actual doctor, just a nurse practitioner. She ordered x-ray only because she said it would give her tme to figure out what to do. WHAT TO DO????? I'd think a laceration was a pretty common thing to treat. I was there three hours - all that for a Tdap shot and one stitch!

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Boy, it sure swelled up! Glad to hear you went and got it looked at.

Try applying an ice pack and elevate your hand. Can also take Ibuprofen which is an nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug which will also help with the swelling.
 
That picture of the extreme "swelling" is an example of why it's so Important to keep a good first aid kit in the house. Washing, applying a anti-biotic ointment, and a band-aid quickly can go a long way towards halting a serious infection. Finding a doctor/hospital to treat a minor wound can consume quite a bit of time....time that allows an infection to develop into a potentially serious injury.
 
I sent the photo to my PCP. She said she wanted to see me RIGHT AWAY. I just got back after wasting an hour. She said it dosn't look as bad in person as it did in the photo. There are no signs of infection and it probably a subdural hematoma which will eventually resolve, She was a little concerned that I can't move my middle finger. I'm sure all the drivers around here will be relieved. I have to see her Monday to get the stitch removed.
It's is very painful when I open and close my hand. If I hold it either open or closed, it's okay - it's getting to one position or the other that hurts. Clicking a mouse is a killer.
I think Pepper's suggestion (#15) is a bit overboard.
 

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