Finger, Hand, and Wrist Injuries
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Are you unable to free a trapped finger or hand from an object such as a toy, bottle, or jar?
See significance of inability to free a trapped finger or hand if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have severe pain?
Yes Is your trapped finger or hand pale, white, blue, or cold when compared to the other hand?
Yes Do you have numbness or tingling in your finger or hand?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Are you unable to free a trapped finger or hand from an object using home treatment measures?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA | Last Updated: January 12, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | Martin Gabica, MD - Family Medicine William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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