Title: Jammed Finger: Symptoms, Treatment, and More
Headings: Identifying and Treating a Jammed Finger
Identifying and Treating a Jammed Finger
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
Tips for recovery
Outlook

Content: Symptoms of a jammed finger
Symptoms of a fractured finger
pain in finger
severe pain in finger
difficulty holding anything with the finger
inability to bend or straighten the finger
redness and swelling in the injured area
swelling in the finger that lasts for hours or days
Causes
You can get a jammed finger when you smash your finger against something and the force pushes the tip of your finger down toward your hand. In this case, the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint in the middle of your finger absorbs the force of the blow and the ligament in your finger gets stretched. You might jam your finger playing sports, like when you try to catch a ball. Or, you might jam it doing something as simple as closing a door or pushing the sheets under the mattress as you make the bed. Complications
A jammed finger can lead to some complications, including: long-term pain and swelling in the joint, known as traumatic arthritis
stiffness in the finger
weakness in the finger
permanent inability to straighten the finger
deformity of the joint
Diagnosis
Often you can diagnose and treat a jammed finger yourself. If you’re in a lot of pain or you can’t bend and straighten your finger, see your doctor or go to an emergency room for treatment. These symptoms could indicate a fractured bone or ruptured tendon. Your doctor will check your finger for swelling, ask about your pain, and see how well you can move it. Comparing the injured finger to the ones around it can help your doctor determine the level of swelling.