Title: How do I Treat a Broken Finger? (with pictures)
Headings: How do I Treat a Broken Finger?
How do I Treat a Broken Finger?
Malcolm Tatum
Jewelry Off, Splint On
When It's Broken
Reducing Pain, Swelling
Professional Treatment
Recovery Time
Possible Complications
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Content: What feels like a broken finger could be a jam, sprain, or more acute ligament damage, and a different type of treatment will be needed for each. Reducing Pain, Swelling
An x-ray may be used to examine the bones if a broken finger. Using over-the-counter, anti-inflammatory medication like aspirin or ibuprofen can help minimize the inflammation until a medical professional can prescribe something stronger. Limiting the degree of swelling will make it easier for the doctor or other healthcare professional to set the broken bone perfectly straight. This reduces the chances of the bone healing crooked. An ice pack can often help just as much to reduce swelling and pain on the way to the healthcare provider. Don't apply ice directly to the finger or hand, however, as this can damage the skin. Instead, put some ice inside a freezer bag, which can then go inside a towel. The finger should be elevated above the heart to further limit blood flow and swelling before and after a permanent splint can be applied. This, in turn, should reduce the throbbing pain.