How can u tell if u broke your finger?!


Question:

How can u tell if u broke your finger?

i was go cart racing and i crashed into the wall... some skin on my finger came off and there was a super gnarly bump on it. i can kinda bend it but not at a 90 degree angle. help


Answers:

signs of a fracture are

-obvious deformity of the finger or the bone is showing through the skin

-the finger is stiff,swollen,or bruised

-it might be numb or tingle (indicates nerve damage as well)

if the skin came off enough to where you can see the bone then you need to get to the nearest emergency room.

otherwise-i would be seen within 24 hours by your family physician,the nearest urgent care, or emergency room if you don't have a dr. xrays are the best way of ruling out a fracture 100%

for now you can apply ice to help reduce the swelling. apply it for 10-15 mins at a time.

take ibuprofen (if not allergic) for pain and swelling. take 200-400mg every 6 hours but no more than 1200mg in 24 hours.

hope you feel better soon




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