Broken Bone in the hand

With 27 bones and 28 muscles, the human hand is certainly nimble, but it is also highly susceptible to injury, especially acute injuries as a result of direct trauma.
A broken hand happens when one or more bones in your hand break as a result of an accident, fall, or contact sports. This injury is also known as a fractured hand.
To be diagnosed as a broken hand, the bone must be affected — one of the bones may be broken into multiple pieces, or several bones may be affected. This is different from a sprained hand, which is the result of an injury to the muscle, tendon, or ligament.
If you suspect you have a broken hand, see a doctor immediately for diagnoses and treatment of your injury. The sooner you get medical attention, the better your hand can heal.

How to tell if you have a broken bone in your hand
The symptoms of a broken hand depend on the severity of your injury. The most common symptoms are severe pain, tenderness, swelling, bruising, difficulty moving fingers, numb or stiff fingers, worsening pain with movement or gripping, crooked finger(s), and audible snap at the time of injury.

First aid for a broken hand

The goal of broken bone first aid is to limit further injury. It can also help minimize pain and improve your recovery outlook.
Until you can seek medication attention, there are things you can do to care for your hand. These include the following first aid procedures:

Can a broken hand heal on its own?

A broken hand can heal by itself. But without proper treatment, it’s more likely to heal incorrectly as the bones might not line up properly. This is known as a malunion. It can interfere with the normal function of your hand, making it difficult to do daily activities.

If the bones are misaligned, you’ll need surgery to realign them. This can prolong the recovery process even further, it is therefore important to receive the right treatment from the start.

At Nairobi Spine and Orthopaedic Centre, we specialize in the full spectrum of a broken hand and broken finger treatment options. While some hand fractures and broken fingers will require surgical intervention, many other hand injuries can be adequately treated using the latest noninvasive therapies.

Additionally, individuals who need physical therapy after a broken hand can greatly benefit from comprehensive care at our state-of-the-art physical therapy facility.

Whether your broken hand is a sports injury or the result of an accident around the house, our team is dedicated to getting you back to your active lifestyle with a personalized approach to broken hand treatment, rehabilitation, and injury prevention.