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Finger Fracture
A finger fracture, or broken finger, is when one of your finger or thumb bones breaks.
- Bruising
- Redness
- Deformity
- Swelling
- Pain
- Stiffness
- Difficulty bending the finger
- Pain when bending the finger
- Finger feels stiff
- Getting hit in the finger by a ball or other object
- Falling on the finger
- Does your finger look deformed or is it pointing in the wrong direction?
- Is your finger swollen?
- Is your finger a different color than usual?
Educational only — not a medical diagnosis.
- 1Seek treatment from a healthcare professional
- Deformity
- Numbness
- Open wound
- Avoid painful movements or activities
- See a healthcare provider as soon as you can
For educational purposes only. Not a substitute for medical advice.