“I burnt my hand with hot water. Could it have also affected my bones?”
I am having a lot of pain in my hand as I dropped hot water on my hand and burnt it. Could it have also affected the bones in my hand?
3 Answers
It is important to always seek a medical evaluation by a licensed professional to ensure it is not the manifestation of something more serious. You also want to seek help sooner rather than later to prevent any further damage to the area.
No, it is extremely unlikely that you affected your bones. It is more likely that the pain that you are feeling is secondary to inflammation of the skin and soft tissues as a result of the burn.
Unlikely. Most burns involve the skin and superficial tissue below the skin. However, joint contratcures and other problems are common in the hand after a burn. Consult your local hand surgeon.
Harrison Solomon, M.D.
Harrison Solomon, M.D.
