Question 1

how could i tell the difference between a sprained and broken finger?

Accepted Answer

Xray: Unfortunately you can't know for sure without getting an xray done. See a doctor if you have pain after an injury.

Question 2

sprained or broken finger. how can i tell?

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Can't really tell: You can't really tell for sure without an x-ray. Some sprains can be so painful that it mimics a fracture.  However, if you have a fracture and it is not fixed properly, it can lead to permanent dysfunction of the joint or nerve injury (e.g. Pain).

Question 3

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 4

how do i know if i have a broken finger or just a sprain?

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X-rays: Pain, bruising, swelling and difficulty moving the finger are all signs of injury, but only an x-ray can prove the finger is broken.

Question 5

how should i bandage my sprained foot and my broken finger?

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Depends: Sometimes an ankle sprain is actually a break so should be seen by doctor, broken finger should definitely be seen by doctor to make sure heals correctly.

Question 6

will a person be able to tell the difference between a bruised and a broken finger?

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Not necessarily: Even a doctor may not be able to distinguish between a bad bruise and a fracture without an x-ray.
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Question 7

one of my fingers feels like it might be broken - what is the difference between a broken finger and trigger finger? how could i tell if it's broken?

Accepted Answer

Finger: The two are very different .  Trigger finger is a sticking tendon that usually comes on over time with no history of trauma.    If you sustained an injury - eg a fall or blow to the finger then it may be bruised or possibly fractured.

Question 8

finger fracture or sprain. how can i tell?

Accepted Answer

Get an xray: Xrays are really the only way to tell for sure.  See your local orthopaedics surgeon.

Question 9

thoughts with regard to applying darwinian medicine (e.g., no nsaids) to minor injuries (sprains, contusions, and broken fings./toes)?

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Fever in 5 month bab: You can give tylenol (acetaminophen) drops 0.4 ml and can be repeated if needed every 4 hours.If fever persists then the baby needs to be checked by your pediatrician.

Question 10

please tell me, could a broken finger cause red bumps on a hand?

Accepted Answer

No: The changes in the skin from bruising and swelling would only be in the finger.

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One of my fingers feels like it might be broken - what is the difference between a broken finger and trigger finger? how could i tell if it's broken?

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