Title: How to Treat a Jammed Finger: 8 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow
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Laura Marusinec, MD
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Content: A jammed finger usually involves damage to the ligaments surrounding the finger joints and reduced movement in the affected joint due to compaction. A mildly jammed finger is typically categorized as a Grade I sprain, which means that the ligaments are stretched a little too far, but not torn. 2
Rest your finger and be patient. Mishandling the ball in sports such as basketball, volleyball and baseball is a frequent cause of jammed fingers. If such activity caused your finger injury, then you'll likely have to take a break from the sport — anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on severity. And depending on what your job is, you may also have miss some work or switch to an activity (short-term) that doesn't involve your hands or fingers to any great extent. In general, sprains, strains, bruises, and most causes of inflammation respond well to short-term rest. In the meantime, your ability to grab and hold on to things will be hampered with a jammed finger. Typing and writing will also be difficult, especially if the injury is to your dominant hand. In addition to certain sports, jammed fingers also commonly occur at home — getting caught between doors, particularly.