jammed finger
Ball-caught finger injury
A jammed finger is an injury where the tip of a finger is compressed forcefully into the hand, typically from catching a ball or hitting something hard.
The impact damages the joint, causing pain, swelling, and limited movement: I jammed my finger playing basketball.
Most jammed fingers heal with rest and ice, though severe cases may involve fractures or ligament tears.
- swollenAbnormally enlarged
- bruisedInjured beneath skin
- sprainedLigament torn by twisting
- broken boneCracked skeletal element
- throbbingRhythmic painful pulsing
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