Hand Injuries

Metacarpal Fractures
Fracture of the base of the first metacarpal can occur from punching a hard object such as a wall or someones head or from a fall onto a sticking out thumb.

Sprained Thumb
Pain when the thumb is bent backwards. Pain in the web of the thumb when it is moved. Swelling over the joint at the bottom of the thumb. Laxity and instability in the joint.

Sprained Finger Pain over the joint in the finger where the damage has occurred. Pain when bending the finger and stressing the injured ligament. Possible swelling over the joint. Restricted mobility and movement in the finger. Instability in the finger if the injury is severe or a complete rupture of the ligament has occurred.