Finger Fracture

Bones of the fingers are small but can be broken even after a small injury. The fracture of any of the finger bones can interrupt simple functions like grasping a pen or manipulating small objects in hand.

Characteristics of Finger Fracture

Cause: Hand injury OR slamming fingers in a door OR finger jams while trying to catch a ball OR carelessness when working with power saws, drills, and other tools.

Symptoms: Bruising, tenderness and swelling of the fracture area, inability to move the injured finger along with deformity of the injured finger.

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