Finger fractures are breaks in any of the bones of the fingers.
What are the causes?
Traumatic injury is the main cause of finger fractures. These can include:
Injuries while playing sports.
Workplace injuries.
Falls.
What increases the risk?
Activities that can increase your risk of finger fractures include:
Sports.
Workplace activities that involve machinery.
A condition called osteoporosis, which can make your bones less dense and cause them to fracture more easily.
What are the signs or symptoms?
The main symptoms of a broken finger are pain, bruising, and swelling shortly after the injury. Other symptoms include:
Bruising of your finger.
Stiffness of your finger.
Exposed bones (compound or open fracture) if the fracture is