Question 1

do i need to see a doctor if i have sprained finger?

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How do you know?: How do you know it's sprained? Sprains tend to look and feel very much broken bones. If you suspect you have a sprained finger, it is worth getting it checked out to make sure there isn't a small fracture.

Question 2

i'm showing some symptoms of a sprained finger, how do i know if i need to see a doc?

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Depends: If the pain is severe/debilitating, or if there is gross instability of the finger, or if there is significant redness and/or swelling, then i would recommend seeing a doc.  Other than that, you can certainly just try ice, elevation, ibupforen, and buddy taping (taping the finger to the one next to it, which provides stability).

Question 3

what is the doctor going to do for my sprained finger?

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Maybe Nothing: It depends on if it's truly a sprain.  Some sprains are severe enough to need a splint.  Others just get buddy taped, iced and nsaid's.  Hard to tell the extent of yours without an exam.  An x-ray would rule out a fracture as well.  Start with ice 20 min 3 times a day, otc Ibuprofen and tape the finger to the one next to it for stability (buddy tape).  If not better in a few days see your doc.

Question 4

i am showing some symptoms of a sprained finger, how do i know if i need to go to the doctor for my finger?

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Instability: If the joint is just sore and mildly swollen then no. If the joint is unstable and has pain with stressing of the joint, or is lacking range of motion then yes.

Question 5

the doctor said i have a badly sprained finger and said to keep a splint on it how long should i keep it on?

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It depend: Sprain as you know have three grade 1-2-3-three is the worst.
I would suggest 2 weeks of splinting and how it go.

Question 6

how can i treat a sprained finger?

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Ice and early motion: It is important to find out if the finger is sprained and not broken.  The only way to know for sure is to get an x-ray. Once a fracture is ruled out, an early protected range of motion exercises can begin. Finger joints can get stuff quickly, so it is important to get them moving as soon as possible. Talk to a board certified orthopaedic surgeon and/or an occupational therapist for treatment.

Question 7

how can you heal a sprained finger?

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Many things to do. : A sprained finger usually responds well to rest and splinting. Additionally, anti inflammatory medications and ice can also help. If the pain persists, see your family doctor to confirm the diagnosis.

Question 8

what can be done for a sprained finger?

Accepted Answer

Rest: Rest, warm compresses, splinting it by itself or buddy-taping to the one next to it and Aspirin or advil (ibuprofen) if tolerated and is painful.

Question 9

what are  signs of a finger sprain?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

why would my sprained finger be hot and swollen?

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Inflammation : The body's reaction to injury is inflammation. Inflammation has four symptoms - pain, redness, swelling and heat.

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