Finger Conditions

Finger conditions can have a big impact on your daily life. From a minor sprain to a major fracture, it's important to find the right treatment to get your digits back in business.

Beginning of purple finger

What Causes a Purple Finger?

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

The Unusual Case of Finger Pulley Ruptures

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

When Is It Safe to Reattach a Severed Finger?

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Surgical Options for Trigger Finger

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

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Flexor Tendon Sheath Infections

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

boutonniere deformity

When a Jammed Finger Doesn't Look Right

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

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How Serious Is a Jersey Finger Sports Injury?

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

A detail of a splint on the finger of Dirk Nowitzki #41 of the Dallas Mavericks against the Miami Heat in Game Two of the 2011 NBA Finals at American Airlines Arena on June 2, 2011 in Miami, Florida.

What to Do When You Sprain Your Finger

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

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High-Pressure Injuries to Fingers Can Lead to Amputation

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

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Ring Avulsion Injuries and Injury from Wedding Band

By Jonathan Cluett, MD

Fingers and number are both base 10, so counting on fingers can make math easier.

Why Do Our Fingers Prune in the Water?

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Causes of Hand Pain and Treatment Options

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD

Peripheral Cyanosis

What You Need to Know About Peripheral Cyanosis

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

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The Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment of Ollier Disease

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

An Overview of Finger Arthritis

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT

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How Are Common Finger Injuries Treated?

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

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When Should You Get a Finger Joint Replacement?

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

thumb arthritis

Nonsurgical Treatments for Arthritis of the Thumb

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

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What Happens When You Jam Your Finger?

Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD

The 8 Best Finger Braces of 2021

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Will the Tip of the Finger Grow Back?

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD