I am unable to contact anyone medical at moment for advice and don't want to go to A&E if not necessary so wondered if anyone medical has advice please?
On Monday I broke my 5th metacarpal, I had an x-ray and was given a splint to wear plus had my two fingers taped together. I am due to go back for another x-ray in two weeks time.
I wasn't given any aftercare advice and at the time I didn't think to ask due to the pain.
I have been getting pins and needles in my wrist today and my hand has a blue tinge. The swelling has gone down quite a bit since Monday though.
I just wondered if this is normal during recovery and whether I should/shouldn't be doing anything particular to aid recovery? (eg: am not sure if I should be elevating my wrist/wearing the splint 24/7?).