Finger Fractures

Finger fractures are breaks in the small bones of the fingers, commonly caused by sports injuries, falls, or crush injuries.

Pain, swelling, bruising, deformity, and difficulty moving the injured finger following trauma.

Direct trauma such as jamming the finger, crush injuries, falls, or sports-related impacts.

Seek assessment for any finger deformity, inability to move the finger, or persistent pain and swelling after injury.

Clinical examination assessing alignment, rotation, and range of motion of the injured finger.

X-rays confirm the fracture pattern, displacement, and joint involvement.

Stable, well-aligned fractures are treated with buddy-taping or splinting and early protected motion.

Surgery is considered for displaced, unstable, rotated, or intra-articular fractures.

Fixation options include pinning, screws, or plates depending on the fracture pattern, aiming to restore alignment and allow early motion.

Splinting or fixation typically lasts three to six weeks, followed by hand therapy to regain motion and strength.

Most finger fractures heal well with good functional recovery when properly aligned and stabilized.

Stiffness, malunion, and rarely infection (with surgical fixation).