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Fingertip Injury

"A fingertip injury is common and can happen at home, work, or at play. Crush injuries, lacerations from sharp objects, sports injuries, bleeding beneath the nail bed, fingertip numbness if nerves are damaged, and fingertip pain and swelling are the common causes of fingertip injuries. Fingertip injuries can affect the bones at the ends of the fingers (distal phalanges), the fingernails, or the soft pads of the fingers. Treatments for fingertip injuries include closed reduction, hematoma decompression, splinting, nailbed repair, and surgery.

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What causes the immobile jammed finger even after putting braces?

Query: Hello doctor, I jammed my finger two months ago while playing flag football. I cannot bend the tip of my ring finger even after putting it in braces and constantly icing it. It is still swollen, the amount of swelling went down very little since the time of injury.  Read Full »


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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand you had direct injury to your ring finger two months back, and that you are not able to bend your finger even after two months. However, I need you to answer a few questions, So I can help you. What is your age? Was an X-ray taken for your finger? Are yo...  Read Full »

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