Injured finger

[Nicholas]

I was playing basketball a few hours ago and I bent my finger when a basketball hit my finger. I have already broken this finger twice. I have already had an ice pack on it once. Is there anything futher I should do?

[Zaynah]

hi

did the entire finger or only the tip bend backwards or forwards?
Ice should stop swelling and controll pain.

If you press on the bones between the finger joints, is it sore (indicative of fracture)?
If you press on the joints at the sides of the finger, is it sore (ligament sprain)?
If you press on the joints at the top or underside of the finger, is it sore (tendon strain)?

You can tape the finger appropriately before you play again (depending on where you injured it and what structure):)

[Nicholas]

hi

did the entire finger or only the tip bend backwards or forwards?
Ice should stop swelling and controll pain.

If you press on the bones between the finger joints, is it sore (indicative of fracture)?
If you press on the joints at the sides of the finger, is it sore (ligament sprain)?
If you press on the joints at the top or underside of the finger, is it sore (tendon strain)?

You can tape the finger appropriately before you play again (depending on where you injured it and what structure):)

It was the bottom part of my finger. It is still a little sore today. I can't bend it back and when I press on it (my finger) it is sore. I think it might be a sprain or a fracture. I am going to see a doctor about it today but I did tape it with another finger yesterday.

[Zaynah]

I think it's a good idea to go to a doctor because you've had fractures in that finger already, and bone healing is never 100% the same strength as before the fracture.

Good luck!:)