What are the symptoms associated with finger fracture?

Finger fracture: Finger fractures usually will present with localized swelling. There will also be tenderness at the fracture site. If the fracture is displaced there may be gross deformity of the finger. Some fractures at the distal portion of the finger may be a small avulsion and the presentation is a mallet finger. The distal finger joint will be flexed and the person is unable to straighten it.

Pain and swelling: Finger fractures are common hand injuries which can present with acute pain and swelling, and, if severe, deformity and bruising (ecchymosis). Radiological workup, with x ray films dedicated to the hand and finger, is recommended if a fracture is suspected. A diagnosis of a finger fracture should warrant temporary immobolization in a splint and a timely evaluation by a hand doctor.