How to tell if i have a hand fracture?

Pain and deformity: Patient how fracture of the hand usually have pain, swelling and deformity in the finger and x-ray will show the fracture.

Bruises, pain, swell: Persistent pain with localized pain and tenderness always accompany hand fractures. Bruising is usually present and if the fracture is displaced meaning the pieces of bone are out of alignment, it will have a deformity that shows up in the fingers as a finger that is out of its normal position. The best way to diagnose a fracture is with an x-ray. Some fractures may require other studies.

Multiple signs: - Swelling - Deformity of the wrist/ hand - Significant pain - Inability to move your wrist - Unable to move your fingers - Tingling in the fingers and hand when moving wrist - Change in color of the hand