Symptoms

A broken hand might cause these signs and symptoms:

• Severe pain that might worsen when gripping or squeezing or moving your hand
• Swelling
• Tenderness
• Bruising
• Obvious deformity, such as a crooked finger
• Stiffness or inability to move your fingers or thumb
• Numbness in your hand or fingers

When to call a doctor

If you think you might have a broken hand, see a doctor immediately, especially if you have numbness, swelling or trouble moving your fingers. A delay in diagnosis and treatment can lead to poor healing, decreased range of motion and decreased grip strength.