The hand and fingers are made up of many small bones, which include the metacarpals (hand bones) and phalanges (finger bones). Injury involving direct impact to the hands can cause fractures in any of these bones.
Hand and Finger Fractures
Hand and finger fractures can occur in a variety of different patterns. They can range from simple to complex, can shift the bones out of normal alignment, and can involve one break or many breaks in the bone.
Treatment for hand and finger fractures will vary depending on the type of fracture. Simple fractures can be treated with taping, a splint, or a cast to stabilize the broken bone as it heals. More complicated fractures may require surgery to realign the broken bone and hold it in place with metal implants.
