Evaluation of a hand fracture begins with a history and physical examination.

Physical findings in someone with a hand fracture may include:

• Hand bruise
• Hand swelling
• Deformed hand
• Impaired circulation to the fingers
• Inability to move the hand or fingers normally
• Point tenderness over the hand bones
• Weakness or numbness

Tests are required to make the diagnosis of a hand fracture.

Tests that may be used to evaluate hand fracture include:

• Hand x-rays

Less commonly performed imaging tests include:

• Bone scan
• MRI of wrist

For more information:

• Hand injury evaluation
• Finger fracture evaluation
• Finger sprain evaluation
• Finger dislocation evaluation
• Fingernail injury evaluation