Is it normal for a broken finger to hurt?

Broken fingers rarely go unnoticed. Frequently, you have immediate pain after trauma and sometimes a deformed finger either at a joint (commonly a dislocation) or through the bone as a fracture. If there is no deformity, a person will typically feel a sharp pain at the injury site.

How long does it take to recover from a finger fracture?

How long it takes to recover from a broken finger or thumb. A broken finger or thumb usually heals within 2 to 8 weeks, but it can take longer. It may be 3 to 4 months before full strength returns to your hand. Once it’s healed, use your finger or thumb as normal.

What happens if a broken finger doesn’t heal properly?

After a bone is broken (fractured), the body will start the healing process. If the two ends of the broken bone are not lined up properly, the bone can heal with a deformity called a malunion. A malunion fracture occurs when a large space between the displaced ends of the bone have been filled in by new bone.

Can I take my splint off to sleep?

Do not take your splint or cast off unless instructed to do so by your therapist. There are some basic principles of sleep hygiene that can be useful to try to improve your quality of sleep: Try to avoid screens one hour before bedtime. Try some relaxation before bed such as calm app or headspace app.

How do you relieve a broken finger?

You can relieve pain from a finger fracture for a short time with ice and medication. But you’ll need to see a healthcare provider as soon as possible for an X-ray. Depending on the type and severity of the fracture, your provider may suggest a splint to stabilize your finger or surgery to repair the break.

Does a broken bone ache when healing?

When you suffer a fracture, it will eventually heal and recover to the point that you no longer experience pain. Unfortunately, this does not happen for everyone. Some people may continue to experience pain long after the fracture and soft tissues have finished healing.

How tight should finger splint be?

Your splint should be snug enough to hold your finger in a straight position so that it does not droop. But it should not be so tight that it cuts off blood flow. You should keep your splint on unless your doctor tells you that you can take it off.

Why does my finger hurt in a splint?

If the skin becomes red or sore around the edge of the splint, you may pad the edges with a soft material, such as moleskin, or use tape to cover the edges. If you’re allowed to take your splint off, be sure your skin is dry before you put it back on. Be careful not to put the splint on too tightly.

How long does it take to recover from a broken finger?

Severe finger fractures may require surgical placement of plates, screws or pins to hold the bones in proper position. After surgery, a cast is typically worn for two weeks, then you may be transitioned into a removable splint for an additional four weeks or longer, depending on the severity of your injury.

What are the signs and symptoms of a broken finger?

The Duration of a Broken Finger 1 Symptoms. The main signs of a broken finger are swelling and/or bruising around the injury and pain when moving the affected finger or the entire hand. 2 Initial Treatment. 3 Healing Time Frame. 4 Precautions and Prevention.

What happens if you break your finger and it swelling up?

As the swelling continues, the finger will become stiff and difficult to move. Swelling may also spread to the adjacent fingers. If the fracture is severe, you may see bruising. And if the swelling gets too massive, the finger may become numb as nerves in the fingers are compressed.

What should I do if I Break my Finger?

In most cases, when the break is simple, your doctor will realign the broken bone and immobilize your finger with a cast or splint to ensure the bones don’t move out of alignment during the healing process.