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: Keep the finger splinted or strapped until it no longer hurts. This can take about one to two weeks. For more serious injuries, see a doctor. You might need surgery if you have a bone fracture or a torn ligament or tendon. After the injury has healed, exercise or physical therapy can help you regain full motion of the affected finger. To strengthen the finger, you can practice making a fist, squeezing a ball, or holding objects in your hand. Find stress balls and other physical therapy products online. Tips for recovery
Avoid using the injured finger while recovering. If your finger is swollen, ice it for 15 minutes every hour until the swelling goes down. See your doctor or orthopedic surgeon if your injury is severe or doesn’t begin to heal with home treatment, or if there’s a deformity or loss of function in the finger.