Evaluation of a finger dislocation begins with a medical history and physical examination.

Physical findings in someone with a finger dislocation may include:

• Deformity
• Poor circulation to the fingers
• Inability to move the finger normally
• Severe bruising or swelling
• Severe pain with motion
• Severe tenderness over the finger joint
• Numbness and tingling

Finger x-rays are required to evaluate a finger dislocation and to identify whether the bone is fractured.

Tests that may be used to evaluate a finger dislocation include:

• Hand and finger x-rays

For more information:

• Finger sprains evaluation
• Finger fracture evaluation
• Finger tenosynovitis evaluation