Symptoms and evaluation
Swelling, bruising, tenderness, rotational deformity and difficulty moving a finger can indicate a fracture.
Treatment options
Some fractures heal with splinting while displaced, unstable or joint-involving injuries may benefit from reduction and fixation.
When to seek evaluation
Persistent pain, numbness, weakness, loss of motion, deformity or symptoms that interfere with sleep, work or daily activities are reasonable reasons to seek an orthopedic evaluation. Urgent injuries with severe deformity, open wounds or compromised circulation require prompt medical attention.
Specialized upper-extremity care
Dr. Devin W. Collins is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon with fellowship training in hand, upper-extremity and microvascular surgery. Treatment recommendations are individualized to the diagnosis, severity, goals and needs of each patient.