my pinky finger was smashed in a car door. it is a little swollen but no discoloration and i can move it. it is a numb on one side. is this normal?

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Three fingers and the right half of the back of my hand is swollen bruised and numb from friday night. It appears to have gotten worse. The numbness makes it difficult to type although the more i type it seems to be feeling a little better. Whats my best

Answer 1

Yes: You lucky! no more damage! If you able to move finger - than bones and tendons intact! Little swelling and bruising can happen . As finger was squeezed nerves in finger got " irritated" and you may feel some tingling , numbness in finger. It should resolve in few days. Ok to use ice and gentle massage. Exercise range of motion - as squeezing soft ball.

Answer 2

Nerve compression: Sudden numbness indicates nerve compression. You should seek medical attention to avoid permanent nerve damage.

Answer 3

Change position: This is the distribution of the ulnar nerve. It runs by the elbow, and is easily traumatized from outside-"hitting the funny bone"- or inside, often by prolonged flexing like when typing on a smartphone keyboard. If numbness persists, results in muscle weakness or associated with other neurological problems, it may be a bigger problem and need workup, including EMG and imaging.

Answer 4

Perhaps: When a bone heals in a way that results in a deformity or diminished function, this is called a malunion. Mal meaning 'bad' and union meaning 'healing'. Malunions can be corrected with an osteotmy - the bone is cut, put in a better alignment, and then fixed with a plate and screws or other fixation (depends on the bone). Even after an osteotmy, function in the finger may never be 100% "normal".

Answer 5

Pinky is worst: I find the pinky finger to be the worst finger to break. I say that because it is so hard to keep it from getting stiff and to get it back to the way it was before the break. I would be very very careful of trying to re-break it in an effort to make it better. You may end up doing a lot to try to make it better and have nothing work -- or maybe make it worse. Be careful.

Answer 6

Bad Finger: Deformity or loss of function. If it looks like a finger and moves like a finger, then minimal worries. If it is short, rotated, or angulated, then it should be straightened. If movement at the joints is too painful, then it needs treatment. If straight and can move well, then buddy taping x 3-4 weeks should be fine.

Answer 7

Malalignment.: If your pinky heals in a rotated or malaligned position, then you could have a crooked or non-straightening finger. It should be evaluated by an orthopedic hand specialist.

Answer 8

Probably ulnar nerve: The small finger's feeling is provided by the ulnar nerve. If this nerve is pinched, it will cause numbness in the small finger, and the side of the ring finger closest to the small finger. The most common place this nerve is pinched is the elbow, and symptoms are worse when leaning on the elbow or keeping the elbow bent. The nerve can also be pinched at the wrist, or the neck.

Answer 9

Two reasons: Ulnar tunnel syndromec7-8cervical nerve root at neck top two reasons unbless you have a scar on your palm.

Answer 10

Pinched nerve?: Often, this is caused by a "pinched" nerve at the elbow. Specifically, the ulnar nerve which runs through a tight "tunnel" at about the spot we call the "funny bone." trying to sleep with your elbow straight (try wrapping a towel around it before bed) can make a difference. Avoid pressure on your elbow (like leaning on a counter). Seek help from a hand surgeon and get it checked out soon!

Answer 11

Not enough info: Not enough information - could be post-traumatic, arthritis, etc.

Answer 12

Congintal deformity: Most likely you congenital deformity born with if it is bilateral in type.

my pinky finger was smashed in a car door. it is a little swollen but no discoloration and i can move it. it is a numb on one side. is this normal?

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