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: If you don’t have ice, you can soak the finger in cold water instead. Keep your finger elevated above chest level. Take an over-the-counter pain reliever such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) to ease any discomfort. If the finger looks like it’s out of the joint, don’t pull on it. Instead, keep the finger in place by splinting it. A splint is a piece of metal or foam that wraps around your finger and keeps it in place. Holding your finger still with a splint prevents you from injuring it further. You can also immobilize your injured finger by taping it to the neighboring finger. This is called buddy strapping. A doctor can splint or buddy strap your finger if you’d rather not do it yourself.