A broken finger is when one of the three phalanges in each
finger broken in other words basically its just like if you snap a
pencil in half A finger fracture is a break in any of the bones in
a finger. Each finger consists of three bones called the phalanges.
The thumb has only two phalanges. Finger Fracture
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Traumatic injury is the main cause of broken fingers. Most
commonly, traumatic injury to finger occurs from playing sports,
workplace injuries, from falls, or other accidents
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1. Immobilize the Finger Tape the broken finger to an adjacent
non-broken finger. 2. Control Swelling Cool the finger by applying
ice that is wrapped in a towel -- don't apply ice directly to the
skin; it can cause a burn. 3. Get Help Call a health care provider
or go to a hospital emergency room immediately so the broken finger
can be X-rayed and properly set. Without treatment, it may not heal
properly and could lead to a permanent deformity. 4. Treat Symptoms
Use an over-the-counter pain medicine such as acetaminophen
(Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin).
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Broken bones take a varying amount of time to heal, mostly
depending upon the type of bone broken, the age of the person, and
the way in which the bone is broken. Additionally, diseases that
degenerates bone tissue like osteoporosis, may cause one to have
far longer healing times for broken bones. As well one may need
more complicated treatment like surgery. In general, small broken
bones with simple fractures take about four weeks to heal in small
children. In teenagers and adults, small bones like a finger or
wrist bone with a simple fracture, will take about six weeks to
heal. Larger broken bones, for example the bones in the thigh,
would take a great deal longer to heal, usually six weeks to three
months in the average healthy adult.
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Some broken fingers are considered more stable than others, a
distinction which is largely based on whether the broken portion
remains in-situ that is, in its original and proper location or
whether it is dislodged when broken, as well as whether or not a
joint is involved.
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Calvin Johnson Georgia state running back with broken
finger