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Does Pain In Little Finger Indicate Broken Bone?
Question: How do I know if my finger is broken? I play guitar professionally and recently the little finger has started to hurt during non-playing time. It hurts most when I bend it half way
and the first knuckle area has the most pain. Today I tried to practice and the pain
level increased. Does this sound like a broken bone, a sprain, or something else?
and the first knuckle area has the most pain. Today I tried to practice and the pain
level increased. Does this sound like a broken bone, a sprain, or something else?
Brief Answer:
You may send the picture of lttle finger
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and it does not looks to be a fracture as there are no sign of it.The signs are swelling,deformity,skin discoloration and there should be significant trauma.
The most likely it is sprain. Rest,hot water fomentation along with ibuprofen and trypsin/chymotrysin helps in reduction of pain and swelling.
Looking forward to your reply.
Take care
You may send the picture of lttle finger
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and it does not looks to be a fracture as there are no sign of it.The signs are swelling,deformity,skin discoloration and there should be significant trauma.
The most likely it is sprain. Rest,hot water fomentation along with ibuprofen and trypsin/chymotrysin helps in reduction of pain and swelling.
Looking forward to your reply.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Mukesh Chugh
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :1997
Answered : 1619 Questions
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