Description
A blunt injury to the finger can result in pain and swelling of the nail and finger. If no blood develops under the nail (subungual hematoma) the injury is called a nail contusion.
Symptoms
Painful finger, swelling, tenderness.
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. An x-ray may be done to identify an associated fracture.
Specialists:
Internal Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Pediatrics, Family Practice, Podiatry, Foot and Ankle Surgery
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. An x-ray may be done to identify an associated fracture.
Specialists:
Internal Medicine, Orthopedic Surgery, Hand Surgery, Pediatrics, Family Practice, Podiatry, Foot and Ankle Surgery
Treatment
The finger and nail are protected from further injury. Pain can be treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications/NSAIDs (ibuprofen/Motrin or Advil, naproxen/Naprosyn or Aleve) or acetaminophen (Tylenol).