User:Mr. Ibrahem/Broken finger

A broken finger, also known as a finger fracture, is a bone fracture affecting one of the three bones of the finger or two bones of the thumb. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, bruising, deformity, and reduced ability to move the finger. Complications may include long-term pain, stiffness, and decreased function.

The cause is usually a traumatic injury, such as a direct blow, crush, or cut. This may occur during a fall or sports injury. Pathological fractures, from an infection or a tumor, are less common. Diagnosis is generally based on X-rays. Examination should include looking for overlap between fingers.

Treatment may include buddy taping, splinting, or surgery. Surgery is generally not needed for for stable fractures that do not involve the joint, tuft fractures, and mallet fingers. Unstable fractures, those that involve a joint, or those with tendon problems, may benefit from surgery. Surgery may include placement of a K-wire. Outcomes are generally good. A broken finger is relatively common affected about 1 in 10,000 people a year in the United States. Males are more commonly affected than females.