You may have pain and swelling for 1 or 2 weeks. To reduce this: Apply an ice pack to the injured area of your hand. To prevent skin injury from the coldness of the ice, wrap the ice pack in a clean cloth before applying.
How can I treat a broken hand at home?
How can you care for yourself at home?
- Put ice or a cold pack on your hand for 10 to 20 minutes at a time. ...
- Follow the cast care instructions your doctor gives you. ...
- Take pain medicines exactly as directed.
- Prop up your hand on pillows when you sit or lie down in the first few days after the injury.
Does icing a broken bone help?
The concept of using Ice or heat for a broken bone is similar to using either with shoulder pain. With a fresh injury, ice is typically helpful to manage inflammation, swelling, and pain. Later in the recovery process, heat may be helpful to increase mobility and motion.
