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Sometimes you can't since hairline fractures aren't usually visible to the eye and may not present with as much acute pain. How quickly it swells and how great the swelling is can be an indicator, although not truly diagnostic. Often a test used is to see if you can use it or move it normally. Unless the break is unusually severe or displaced, there is often nothing done to treat it besides pain control, treating the swelling with cold compresses or ice, taping it to an adjoining finger to keep it from being over used or moving the bones too much, and observing it closely for any signs of displacement, numbness, etc. Do not attempt to tape it yourself since you may tape it in a poor position, trap nerves, or restrict circulation. Have it evaluated at an urgent care center, your primary doctor's office or by a sports trainer or school nurse (if you are an athlete and one is available).
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∙ 13y agoIf you slam your finger into something hard and it hurts very bad you probably jammed it. It will turn purple and you should tape it to the next finger ie. if its your ring finger tape it to pinky or middle. If its your index tape it to your middle etc.
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∙ 13y agoit is swelled a little but it hurts a little worse and the swelling is going do is it broken or jammed
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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.
Can you bend a jammed finger?
If you have a jammed finger and the tendon is torn away from its attachment, you will not be able to bend it at all. You will have pain on both sides of the finger and joints.
How do you make a sentence using the word jammed?
Traffic was jammed in both directions.I jammed my toe.She jammed her finger when she fell.
How do you help heel a jammed or broken finger?
It needs ti be splinted to heal better in order to keep it straight, protected and immoblle. Two tongue blades on each side of the finger then wrapped with tape would help a lot.
Jammed pinky finger what to do?
put ice on it and go to a doctor
What do you do if your finger is jammed?
Go to the Emergency Room to have it re-set.
How do you get the swelling to go down in a jammed finger?
Ice; possibly Ibuprofen, if it's not bleeding.
Instructions on how fix a broken finger?
instructions on how fix a broken finger
How can you tell if your finger is jammed?
Almost all of us have experienced the pain and swelling of a jammed finger, whether it was caught in a car door or slammed by a falling lid. There are a number of ways to treat a jammed finger yourself, although few self-treatments can replace the skilled attention of a medical professional. A finger that is not too seriously injured can be immobilized with a splint, and analgesics and anti-inflammatories can be used to reduce the pain and swelling. When in doubt, you should contact your health care professional to be sure you properly treat your injury.Before treating a jammed finger, you should first assess the damage. An obvious deformation, immediate bruising, or complete loss of mobility could be signs of a serious fracture or dislocation. Only a trained medical professional should treat a jammed finger which displays the characteristics of a broken bone or damaged circulatory system. If the injury is severe, use an arm sling to immobilize the hand and go immediately to an emergency room for treatment. Hope you liked and this really helped!
Signs and Symptoms of a jammed finger?
I really don't know ask a doctor or something.
Is it possible to unjam a thumb?
Yes, it is possible to unjam a jammed thumb by applying ice to reduce swelling, gently stretching the thumb, and resting the thumb to avoid aggravating the injury. If the pain or swelling persists, it is advisable to seek medical attention.
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.
