Question 1

will you be able to move a broken finger?

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Yes: It is common to still be able to move a finger if it is broken.

Question 2

what can i do if my broken finger healed, but it still looks twisted what should i do?

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Stiff fingers: Can appear to be "off: or twisted as the fingers that flex last to the palm are blocked by the others, but if the finger is truly twisted, the source can be in the shaft  of a bone, at the joint level or can jsut look that way form a slight bit of residual swelling. Best to speak to the treating provider to assess if there is a true rotation and more important if it needs treatment.

Question 3

can a person still bulk up with a broken finger?

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If exercise: Is permitted i assume one could still do exercise and "bulk up"  i wouldn't do those infamous one finger pushups  pullups or curls  though...

Question 4

my son slammed locker door on finger. how can i tell if it's just a sprain, jammed, or broken finger? he says hurts to move it.

Accepted Answer

INJURY: Put cold / ice immediately, keep the hand raised. Minimal swelling and pain caused by soft tissue injury usually gets better in 3-5 days depending on the severity. Ibuprofen helps pain and reduce swelling.
If too much swelling, color change- red/purplish of blue with severe pain, may be too much soft tissue injury or broken bone. In this case take him to his pediatrician.

Question 5

can i still play football with a broken finger?

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Depends: It all depends on the type of break and to some extent the position you play.  For example, a qb probably can't throw with a broken finger.  But, a lineman may be able to play with the finger appropriately protected.

Question 6

how do i make my previous broken finger straight? i had a splint but it didn't do the job. also, my finger still hurts a little. its been 5 months.

Accepted Answer

Not healed?: A splint is placed on the finger usually in causes of minor fracture or partial tear of a ligament, this allows the body to heal the "torn" part. If your finger is still grossly disfigured there might be "mis-healing" that occurred. Please contact your physician to discuss what would be the next best step for you.

Question 7

how can a broken finger heal?

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Immobilize: In an uncomplicated finger fracture, healing only requires immobilizing the fingerr (with a finger splint) for 4-6 weeks.

Question 8

how can i fix my broken finger?

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Finger fracture: Depends on the site and severity of the fracture, and whether or not the fractured bone has penetrated the skin.  Fractures can be from trivial to severe and usually require a doctor to make an examination to determine the optimal treatment for the patient.

Question 9

how can you treat a broken finger?

Accepted Answer

Depends on break: Very much depends on the details. At its most basic all fractures need to have the pieces in the right place (so-called reduction, if they are out of place) and then held in place (so-called fixation) reduction can mean anything from leaving the fracture as is to closed manipulation to open surgery. As to fixation this can be anything from a splint to cast to plating, pins and screws.

Question 10

can i have my broken finger reset?

Accepted Answer

Yes, multiple ways: Depending on the timing to present to a doctor, most fractures can be set by manipulation within 7-10 days.  If longer than that time, or if inadequately reducible (set), surgery may be required to move interfering soft tissue and secure by casting, pinning, screws and possibly plates. The less severe or the more rigidly fixed, can be "moved" earlier, which may avoid stiffness later after healing.

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