possible broken knuckle

[jasons mom]

my son punched a door. he seems to have messed up the knuckle above his pinky finger. what can i do to help. do i need to take him to get an x ray. what can a doctor do for him if anything.

[cat33]

It wasen't long ago I was a Jasons Mom . Rushing him to the Dr. or hospital for X-rays every time he punched a door or a wall out of frustration. They would usually tell us it was a fracture give him a sling and send us home. The sling would'nt last longer than an hour maybe a day if he had a test in school. It's a judgement call on your part.In the mean time put it on ice. He will grow out of the punching stage. Hang in there. Brandons Mom

[looloo963]

I recently punched a wall out of anger much like your son. I have alot of swelling and bruising arouynd 3 of my knuckles, and pain when straightening or clencing my fist. Is is sore and spongy to touch.

Do you know if i may have broken it?

[laydee_legs]

there is no need to worry. i am always punching walls and breaking knuckles. they heal eventually by themselves. there is nothing that the doctors can do for broken knuckles. all they can say is dont put pressure on it. i could tel you that and i aint even a doctor. andrea