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Broken Finger

A broken finger is a common type of fracture. There are three phalanx bones in each finger. The three bones are the proximal phalanx that is closest to the hand. the middle phalanx and the distal phalanx that is at the end of the finger. A broken finger is a fracture of any of these bones.

Illustrations of broken fingers can be found under finger fractures

Symptoms of a broken finger

Pain when touching the bone
Swelling of the finger
Difficulty moving the finger
Deformity of the finger

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