Evaluation of a finger fracture begins with a history and physical examination. Hand injuries require checking for intact nerves and blood vessels.

Physical findings in someone with a finger fracture may include:

• Deformity
• Poor circulation to the fingers
• Inability to move the finger normally
• Severe bruising or swelling
• Severe pain with motion
• Severe, point tenderness over the finger joint
• Weakness or numbness

An injury that causes a finger fracture may also cause an injury to a fingernail.

X-rays are required to evaluate finger fractures.

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

• Hand and finger x-rays

For more information:

• Finger dislocation evaluation
• Finger sprains evaluation
• Finger tenosynovitis evaluation