Finger Dislocation Symptoms & Diagnosis

Symptoms

Symptoms include:

• Severe pain
• Crooked or awkwardly bent finger
• Swelling and bruising in the injured area
• Numbness and/or tingling of the finger
• Inability to bend or straighten the finger

Diagnosis

The doctor will ask about your symptoms and how the injury occurred. The injured finger will also be examined.

Tests may include:

• X-ray —a test that uses radiation to take a picture of structures inside the body, especially bones, to confirm that the finger is dislocated and not broken