A member asked:

My husband hurt his ring finger at work yesterday he said it twisted but he didn't here a pop but today it is swollen and and hurts to bend is it brok?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

It May Be: Even if the finger is not broken, it should be evaluated by a primary care doctor or hand surgeon, since a serious ligament tear could give the same symptoms. It needs to be x-rayed and evaluated clinically.

Answered 3/21/2013

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Injured finger: A pop is not necessary to have an injured finger. If it is swollen and painful then an x-ray is needed.

Answered 10/3/2016

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