i fell a couple of weeks ago, landed on my finger which bent back 90 degrees at the second knuckle (im double jointed in my hands). its still swollen and i cant straighten or bend it fully. the skin has gone shiny on one side. it really hurts when i straighten it too much or close my hand
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if it hurts that much, go to teh DOCTOR, they will X-ray you to tell you. Ive had a broken knuckel before but no the same pains as you. Good Luck
appolon
Broken Knuckles
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This one time when I went to a amusement park, there was a punching bag to show how strong you are, and I must've punched in the wrong way cause my hand immediately hurt. I went to the doctor and after x rays showed me that I had broke a part of finger right above my pinkie, close to the knuckle. The way you know something is broken, is if the swelling doesnt go away, and it continually hurts.
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I would go get that checked out immediately especially since it doesnt sound like it has gotten better. The shiny skin thing could be a very bad sign. If you are worried about how much it will cost think about if you have some permanent disfunction with your hands....makes work very hard! As an emt im not one to tell people to go to the hospital for every bump and bruise but i would definately suggest that you go.
black-yami-cat
Hm... I'd say go to the hospital and ask for an X-Ray. Make a bit of a deal about it, otherwise you'll be left waiting for hours (Personal experience on this one, broke my thumb about a year ago.) In the meantime, take a painkiller, get some ice wrapped in kitchen roll to put on your knuckle and put a plaster on the shiny skin to prevent infection.