What type of physician do I need to see?

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Specializes in Cardiac.

Sorry all..didn't really know where to ask this question. But I am a LVN graduate but have yet to take the Nclex.

None the less, I have a BB stuck in my hand for around 10 years now, doesn't really bother me but occasionally it rubs up against a bone.

The BB went through palmar side and is very, very superficial on the dorsal side. It is sitting between the metacarpal bones of the index and middle finger. I have tried in the past to remove it myself using EMLA cream, a #11 scalpel, and magnet...the EMLA just did not work deep enough haha.

I don't have a PCP so I don't really know who to ask, but what type of clinic/physician should I look for to remove the BB?

Thanks!

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Specializes in Dialysis.

Sorry but per TOS we cannot give medical advice :)

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Specializes in Going to Peds!.

Probably an orthopedic doctor. Hand surgeon?

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Specializes in Cardiac.

Awesome, looks like a orthopedic doctor is who I should be contacting.

Thanks!

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Specializes in Going to Peds!.

Your thread will probably get closed though since it's seeking medical advice.

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Specializes in Emergency Department.

I'd say hand surgeon if at all possible. General surgeon can do the job though. If there's no rush, call around... there may be a surgeon near you that can easily handle what you need. Just balance the needs of your hand being sore every now and then with your hand being sore for a while after surgery...

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Specializes in Oncology.

I don't think this really counts as asking for medical advice since you're not asking us for advice, but rather where to turn for true medical advice, but management has always taken a strict view on this, so who knows. I would think a general surgeon would be able to handle this and likely quicker than a hand surgeon. Good luck! I'm guessing there's a good story involved?

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

It is medical advice....referring someone to a MD is medical advice. They could need an ortho, a neuro, a hand specialist or just a plain ole GP......without assessing the person it is impossible to give any kind of referral...

OP ........I wish you the best. I say find a PCP or go to a urgent clinic to get the proper referral information

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