Symptoms of FINGER FRACTURE

Fractures occurring in the bones of the fingers lead to pain, swelling and loss of function. The loss of function may be the result of swelling and pain or may represent the loss of mechanical stability afforded by the intact bones. If the nerves are damaged, there can be localized areas of numbness or tingling. Occasionally, fractures may produce sufficient swelling so as to impair blood flow. The blood supply may also be directly affected by blockage or arteries or veins. This can lead to the finger appearing pale. Pressure on the nail bed will normally cause the tissue to blanch, or appear pale. When the pressure is removed, the nail bed will rapidly appear pink as blood fills the capillaries. Vascular compromise may produce a delay in the blood refilling the capillaries. It will take an extended time to appear pink again.