5 Treatment Tips for Swollen Fingers After Broken Elbow: Why Fingers Swell and How to Help

Hand expert, Michelle shares 3 reasons WHY your fingers swell after an elbow fracture, dislocation, or other injury. Then she'll show you HOW to help swelling with 5 treatment tips to decrease your swollen fingers while in an elbow cast.

Reasons why your fingers may swell are due to gravity, limited use, and elbow casts or braces preventing the fluid from moving out of your hand.

The treatment tips for swollen fingers after a broken elbow include elevation, active motion, compression, seeking guidance from your doctor or hand therapist, and more!

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✅ TIMESTAMP:
0:00 INTRODUCTION to 5 Treatment Tips for Swollen Fingers After Broken Elbow: Why Fingers Swell and How to Help
0:30 GRAVITY
1:13 LIMITED USE
1:55 CAST OR BRACE RESTRICTIONS
2:55 ELEVATE
4:34 MASSAGE
5:46 EXERCISE
8:31 COMPRESSION
9:12 SEE A DOCTOR OR HAND THERAPIST

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Disclaimer:
This video is for educational and demonstration purposes only and is not to be used as a replacement for seeking medical advice or treatment of your condition. Virtual Hand Care, or its members, do not offer medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before starting any exercise program. Please know that performing any exercise or program is solely at your own risk.