Is my finger broken?

Question

I was playing football today and my finger got hit. I thought it was just jammed but then it start shooting pain. I had my dad pull it out put it didnt make it feel better. Now it is bruising in the middle part that bends and it is swollen but I can still bend it but not all the way into a fist. It also hurts really bad to touch it or when something touches it. What should I do? I have football tryouts tommorrow and I dont know if I should just tape them and try or not risk hurting it more? Please help!

Answer 1

You might have a fracture so certainly you should have an x-ray to determine this. It probably wouldn't be too good to do football things tomorrow..

Answer 2

This same exact thing happened to me while playing football not long ago. My finger got really swollen and I couldn't move it and it was completely black and blue from the tip to the bottom. I iced it a couple times and didn't see a doctor or anything. I just let it be. I kept playing football and I didn't even tape it or anything. It took about 2 weeks to heal. I'm pretty sure it was a fracture. You can tape it if you want and I think you should still play. But that's just my opinion..coming from the crzay girl who plays soccer with a sprained ankle, patella syndrome, tendonitis, shin splints, and scoliosis. lol. Well anyway, Good luck!!!

Answer 3

Your finger is not broken. You would not be able to close it even partially if it was broken. I suffered a similar injury recently in a ski accident. Simply ice it, take a painkiller/anti-inflammatory, and take it easy. Trying out for football is unwise, but possible. If you hit your finger trying out, there is a much better chance for serious injury. perhaps try to try out on something not directly putting your fingers in jeopardy. Also, you may consider rescheduling. If you are a good enough player, and can demonstarte it basically w/out harming yourself, go for it.