Crush Injury

[jennifer]

Thanks for the reply...

After 3 setting of treatment to this patient..he reported that he felt that he felt better. No longer feeling sensitive only pain oh the 4th digits. My aim of tx was for the desentization beside maintaining the ROM and improve strengh. I encourage WB on the hand.BUt, the circulation of hand seems to be impaired because whenever he leave his hand in anatomical position for 2 min, the finger turn bluish...increse sweating still present but less compare to before.

Thanks.

[MrPhysio+]

Hi Jennifer,
I am pleased the treatment is working. If the circulatory symptoms are improving, a good result is likely. You could try contrast baths, warm water then ice slush immersion 5 times on / off to improve circulation, provided any wounds are healed. Swelling can cause the symptoms you report, as well as disuse.
Regard,
MrPhysio+

[jennifer]

hI mR pHYSIO..

Yup..that is wat i did, using contrast bath..its working it seems.there is no wound...no even a small one. Thanks for your response.

jennifer