Question 1

how long can a fractured pinky finger knuckle/joint take to heal?

Accepted Answer

Many months: The crack in the bone itself heals in 6 weeks, but the swelling, stiffness and pain can last for many months. That's because it involves a delicate joint and because we can't help but use our fingers throughout the day and that keeps it aggravated. If your symptoms are still beyond what you'd expect, consider getting checked for a torn tendon.

Question 2

fractured a bone at the base of my pinky finger. what can i do to heal it?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor.: Gnerally, a fracture needs to be immobilized, and the length of time depends on which bone, the location on the bone, and the time since injury. At times surgery may be necessary. You should seek the consultation of your doctor and/or orthopedic hand surgeon for best advice.

Question 3

the pa from orthopedic wants to leave my fractured pinky to heal on it's own. the piece of bone is pressing on my ring finger when tapped it's excruci?

Accepted Answer

Fractured "pinky": Please see your Primary doctor. She/he may be able to help you with the ring finger issue, or you may be referred to a hand doctor.

Question 4

how do i know if my pinky finger (little finger) is fractured? and if it is what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Pinky: The best way to determine if it is fractured is to see your doctor and get an x-ray.

Question 5

i was playing rugby yesterday and i soon realized that my finger next to the pinky started hurting, is it fractured?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Provided you injured it. Suggest you get it seen if pain persists. Broken fingers are very easy to treat.

Question 6

my pinky finger is fractured below the knuckle and the doc says it has already started. what else can i do?

Accepted Answer

See a hand surgeon: I presume that you are saying the healing has started.  It all depends on how far along the fracture is.  Many of these can be manipulated or surgically treated to correct malalignment.  If the alignment in okay, then starting therapy to improve motion and function may be appropriate.  So, a lot depends on the xrays and the time since the injury.

Question 7

what does a pinky finger metacarpal fracture look like?

Accepted Answer

Need Xray: You can't diagnose a fracture otherwise unless there is obvious angulation of the bone.There can be tremendous swelling and bruising without a fracture, and minimal physical changes with one. See your doctor.

Question 8

the pinky and the ring finger on the right hand feels like this sleepingthe pinky is bending with pain kind of feel like i fractured it?

Accepted Answer

Most likely U have -: an Ulnar neuropathy, called the Cubital Tunnel syndrome, which I call the "Funny Bone Nerve Irritation", which occurs in the elbow area.
Keeping the Elbow straighter will help, specially at night time.
Seeing an Orthopedist to confirm and a Neurologist to do the test for it would be helpful. Surgery will be necessary if t doesn't improve.
Good Luck and Happy holidays.

Question 9

my daughter recently just received a diagnosis that she had a small fracture in the joint of tip of her pinky finger and that there was a small flake of bone floating. fracture aside, what happens to the floating bone if just left on its own?

Accepted Answer

: If left untreated, a floating bone can cause pain, inflammation, and joint stiffness. The bone can also potentially damage surrounding tissues and lead to the development of osteoarthritis. In some cases, surgery may be necessary to remove the floating bone and prevent further complications.

Question 10

i had an accident as a child and from strong wind, an iron door closed on my pinky finger, is there a treatment for a fractured distal and distal interphalangeal joint of the pinky finger?

Accepted Answer

: A follow up imaging study and a visit with Orthopedics may be helpful. A PT specialist may assist after an assessment.

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How long does it take to heal a fractured pinky finger

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How long can a fractured pinky finger knuckle/joint take to heal?

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Fractured a bone at the base of my pinky finger. what can i do to heal it?

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The pa from orthopedic wants to leave my fractured pinky to heal on it's own. the piece of bone is pressing on my ring finger when tapped it's excruci?

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How do i know if my pinky finger (little finger) is fractured? and if it is what should i do?

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I was playing rugby yesterday and i soon realized that my finger next to the pinky started hurting, is it fractured?

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My pinky finger is fractured below the knuckle and the doc says it has already started. what else can i do?

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What does a pinky finger metacarpal fracture look like?

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The pinky and the ring finger on the right hand feels like this sleepingthe pinky is bending with pain kind of feel like i fractured it?

A member asked:

My daughter recently just received a diagnosis that she had a small fracture in the joint of tip of her pinky finger and that there was a small flake of bone floating. fracture aside, what happens to the floating bone if just left on its own?

A member asked:

I had an accident as a child and from strong wind, an iron door closed on my pinky finger, is there a treatment for a fractured distal and distal interphalangeal joint of the pinky finger?

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