i think that i have broken my finger but i can still bend it . would i be able to still do that if i was broken ? it is really swollen . the middle nuckle is th worse. or do you think it is torn tendons?
2006-11-14 10:55:37 · 4 answers · asked by him n her♥ 4 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
The only way to know for sure is to go to the hospital and get an x-ray. It is possible to have limited motion with a break depending on the severity. Regardless of the status (broken vs. sprained- both are treated the same way for a finger), you'd most likely be fitted with a splint and given anti-inflammitories like ibuprofen. You'll also probably be told to keep it elevated and use ice for the first 48 hours. Hope the pain subsides for you whether you decide to go in or treat at home!
2006-11-14 23:52:40 · answer #1 · answered by Tammy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if you can bend it completely then no it's not broken. you might have just sprained it pretty bad. you can buy a splint to prevent from hitting on things. you should get one because you have no idea how much you use that finger until you hurt it.
get well soon!
2006-11-14 19:00:02 · answer #2 · answered by nina 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u need to go to the doctor right away. if it is broken sand u dont fix it u may never be able to move your finger ever. and yes if it is broken u can still move it alittle
2006-11-14 18:59:52 · answer #3 · answered by azjss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might just have bruised the bone or knocked the joint out and back in again. You wouldn't be bending it if it was broken.
2006-11-14 18:58:28 · answer #4 · answered by rosbif 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋