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Well, the only time it's real easy to tell that a limb is broken is when it can bend or has bent between two joints. Any other situation pretty much require medical knowledge.
Easy rules like "if you can move it it's not broken" aren't proof, as it will depend on both the break and the person's pain threshold too much.
The only time you can safely tell that a finger or any other limb is broken w/o x-rays is when it's bending or bent between two joints, in a place where it should be stiff and straight.
I broke my pinkie (avulsion fracture), playing Volleyball. It was swollen right in the middle part of my finger. My coach, teammates and friends told me that if I broke it I wouldn't be able to bend it. And guess what? I could bend it and I did brake it. So don't delay getting it x-rayed because you can bend it if it is broken. Now that I have waited 4 weeks to get it x-rayed, and now it will screw up my season in volleyball. If it remains swollen after 10 days get it checked. I seriously regret not going to the doctor. Take Care.
just go see a dr, or (I think) you can't move it/it hurts bad
Well, the only time it's real easy to tell that a limb is broken is when it can bend or has bent between two joints. Any other situation pretty much require medical knowledge.
Easy rules like "if you can move it it's not broken" aren't proof, as it will depend on both the break and the person's pain threshold too much.
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I have finger pain. How can I tell if my finger is broken or not?
The surest way to tell if your finger is broken is to have an x-ray done by a doctor. They will be able to tell for sure.
Why is your finger turning purple and swelling?
This means either your finger is broken or jammed. If you can move it, it could possibly be slightly cracked. And it can be severely jammed. If your finger, though, you should tell an adult or tell a doctor ASAP.
Instructions on how fix a broken finger?
instructions on how fix a broken finger
How do you treat a broken finger and how to tell if it is broken?
Technically, you should feel the pain. But if it is not yourself, and that person isn't sensitive and don't feel the pain but the finger itself seems broken, you should go to the doctor. But if the doctor is not around or unavailable, you should be able to tell a broken finger by pressing it, trying to bend it, cracking it, and twisting it. The emergency treatment is to gently wash it with cold water frequently, or if available, put a thick unbentable paper and press it against the finger while having someone put a huge bandaid on it.
How can you tell the difference between a fracture and a bruise?
a fracture is emensly painful and a bruise just barly hurts
How do you fix a fractured middle finger?
The easiest way would be to tape the broken finger to an adjoining finger, like the ring finger. You could also get a padded aluminum finger splint and put that on the broken finger.
How do you get a broken finger?
bend it
What if your middle finger is crooked?
One reason that your middle finger could be crooked is if it is broken, or has been broken and healed wrong. A crooked finger could also indicate arthritis.
What are the release dates for The Clue of the Broken Finger - 1913?
The Clue of the Broken Finger - 1913 was released on: USA: 23 August 1913
How do you cure a broken finger?
you cannot cure a broken finger but there is a way you can help it get better quicker, put some padding between two fingers and strap the broken finger to the finger next to it. and try to keep it still, but once a day try to move it very slowly to keep it active.
Is Kobe bryants finger still broken?
no
What can you do for a broken finger?
You can get a finger splint or better yet you can go to your family doctor and ask that.
