Last Friday night, I tripped and fell, landing on my right hand. It is bruised, both on the top of my hand and at the knuckles of my ring and pinky finger, as well as the palm of my hand. I have pain when I straighten my fingers or when they are turned in a direction other than straight. I have kept it iced and wrapped since my fall. I had already scheduled an appointment with my PCP for this Wednesday for consultation on other subjects, so I decided to just wait until then to have her look at my hand. My question is: if it is broken, is it ok that I have waited until my appointment on Wednesday to have it cast? Ibuprofen seems to significantly help with the swelling and pain, thus explaining my decision to wait.
Hi I am Chat Doctor. .  Actually commonly it is not that dangerous unless it requires minor orthopedic reduction like traction and proper manipulation with slabbing but I think in your case from your given history of swelling decreasing i won't be worried.  In my opinion you may try to elevate it or even use an arm sling, gentle massages with topical gels will be helpful till your X-rays results come.  Please click and consider a 5-star rating with some positive feedback if the information was helpful. Wish you good health, Any further clarifications feel free to ask.