--- title: "Broken Hand: Sympoms, Causes and Complications" description: "A broken hand is a break or tear of one or more bones in the hand. This injury can be caused by a direct impact or fall. Road accidents can be painful" author: "Niyati Thole" published: 2022-07-11 canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/blog/300558/broken-hand-sympoms-causes-and-complications category: "health care" tags: ["health"] reading_time: 3 minutes --- # Broken Hand: Sympoms, Causes and Complications A broken hand is a break or tear of one or [more bones](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/23362/baby-born-with-kneecaps-yes-or-no) in the hand. This injury can be caused by a direct impact or fall. Road accidents can be painful for the hands, can sometimes break into multiple parts, and often require surgical repair. It is important that you treat [your broken](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/81628/how-to-fix-your-broken-heart-try-out-these-ways-for-sure) hand as soon as possible. Otherwise, the bones may not heal in the correct position and may [affect your](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/99046/how-do-urls-affect-your-website-traffic) ability to perform routine activities such as typing on shirts and [pressing buttons](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/156434/how-can-disable-enter-key-from-pressing-buttons). Early treatment also helps minimize pain and stiffness. ### Symptoms A broken hand can cause the following signs and symptoms: - **Severe pain that may be exacerbated by holding, grasping, or moving a hand** - **swelling** - **Kindness** - **rotten** - **B. Obvious transformations such as bent fingers** - **I can't move my fingers or thumbs or I'm stiff** Numbness in hands and fingers ### When to call the doctor If you suspect you may have broken your hand, seek immediate medical attention, especially if you have numbness, swelling, or difficulty moving your fingers. Delayed diagnosis and treatment can result in poor healing, limited range of motion, and poor grip strength. ### Causes Fractures of the hand can result from an injury from a direct blow or crush. Road accidents can be painful for the hands, can sometimes break into multiple parts, and often require surgical repair. ### Risk factors If you play sports like football, rugby, or hockey, you may have an increased risk of breaking your hands. Osteoporosis, a condition that weakens bones, can also increase the risk of fractures in the hands. ### Complications Complications from broken hands are rare, but include: **Persistent stiffness, pain, or disability.** Stiffness, soreness, and soreness in the affected area usually disappear after plaster removal or surgery. However, some people have persistent stiffness and pain. Talk to your doctor about exercise that can build up to recovery and help you get a referral to physiotherapy or occupational therapy. **Arthropathy.** Fractures extending to the joints can cause arthritis after a few years. If your hands feel sore or swollen after a break, see a doctor. **Damage to nerves and blood vessels.** Hand trauma can damage nearby nerves and blood vessels. If you have drowsiness or cardiovascular problems, seek medical attention immediately. ### Prevention It is impossible to avoid unexpected events that often break your hand. However, these tips may offer some protection. - **Build bone strength** - **To build strong bones:** - **Eat a nutritious diet with enough calcium and vitamin D** - **B. Do a lot of [strength training](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/103773/what-are-the-benefits-of-regular-strength-training), such as active walking.** - **If you smoke, [quit smoking](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/1531/7-reasons-to-quit-smoking)** - **fall prevention** - **Hand fractures can occur when a person falls on an outstretched hand. To [avoid this common injury](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/249183/accidents-that-can-lead-to-spinal-cord-injuries):** - **wear smart shoes** - **Remove anything in [your home](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/2122/here-are-the-best-10-locations-to-build-your-home) that you might trip over, for example B. Carpet** - **Illuminates [your living](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/story/4793/10-amazing-benefits-of-keeping-money-plants-in-your-living-room) space** - **Check your view and have it corrected [if necessary](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/23229/in-python-check-if-a-directory-exists-and-create-it-if-necessary)** - **Install the railing in the bathroom** - **Attach the railing to the stairs** - **If possible, avoid slippery roads such as sidewalks covered with snow and ice.** --- Original Source: https://www.mindstick.com/blog/300558/broken-hand-sympoms-causes-and-complications Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.