Question 1

how do i know if my finger is sprained from typing and needs splint?

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Sprain from working: Sprain from working will happen on long term basis, micro trauma, the sprain cause some swelling and pain, the finger could tilt toward the outside and also will be the index finger  r or l depend if you r or lhanded. Thank you.

Question 2

how do i know if my index finger is dislocated, sprained, or even broken?

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XRAY is BEST: A simple xray of the index finger (at least 2-3 xray views) can tell if you have a dislocation (very painful & obvious) or a fracture. Sprains are not seen on xrays but are deduced by mechanism of injury and/or site of tenderness/swelling. Splinting is the best treatment until the diagnosis is secure.

Question 3

can someone tell me how to know if my finger is sprained?

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Sprain: Hi there! If you hit it hard or had it pulled to the side and one of the joints is sore especially to the touch and slightly swollen, chances are it's sprained. Make sure all the joints move normally and there's no snapping to make sure it's not a tendon injury.  Sprains usually hurt for 2-3 months. No specific treatment unless it's unstable.  Hopefully that helps!

Question 4

how can i know if my finger is sprained, jammed or fractured?

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Finger pointing: The only way to know for sure is have your finger imaged. X-ray would be the easiest. Spraining and jamming can be minor to severe and can make you think your finger is fractured.

Question 5

how to tell if my finger is sprained?

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Pain and motion: A sprain would mean that the joints of the finger are not unstable but that they are sore and have decreased motion after an injury.   If this is the case, you likely have a sprain.  You can always see your doctor for an exam to be sure.

Question 6

how do i know if my finger broken or just sprained?

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X-ray: An x-ray combined with a medical history and physical examination will differentiate a sprain from  a fracture.

Question 7

without an xray is there a way to know if  my finger sprained or broken?

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Finger: Swelling with discomfort & limited motion of finger, could be either, hence x-ray is recommended to rule-out fracture.

Question 8

what exactly are finger sprains?

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Joint injuries: A finger sprain is an injury involving the supporting structures of a joint.  The joint capsule and ligaments, provide stability to the joint.  In a sprain, these structures are excessively stretched, buy not disrupted.  Sprains resolve with time and can be helped by brief immobilization, protected range of motion, ice, nsaid's and steroids.

Question 9

how can you know if you've sprained your finger?

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Pain: A sprained finger is painful & swollen. It is well alligned and it is possible to maove it with difficulty. However an x-ray should be done to rule out fracture.

Question 10

what is the difference between spraining and jamming finger?

Accepted Answer

Same: Spraining and jamming a finger are generally considered to be the same condition.  However, a sprain implies a ligament injury, but a jammed finger can mean a ligament injury but could involve cartilage damage as well.

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