A member asked:

I slammed my finger on a table i bruised and got swollen instantly then hurt real bad then started throbbing and now its both..is my finger broken?

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Dr. Gregg Vagner answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Need an xray: It is difficult to say whether you have a broken finger without getting an xray. Your finger could have ligament damage or have a bone contusion as well. However, a fracture is a distinct possibility. I recommend an evaluation by a health care professional who should get an x-ray.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Jeffrey Sider answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Hematoma?: Sounds like a contusion or hematoma you should try ice and nsaids if it doesn't start to improve consider an xray.

Answered 9/3/2013

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