Why is My Finger Still Swollen?

Michelle, Hand expert for Virtual Hand Care, explains why your finger or hand can be swollen for a long time after an injury.

I get asked this question all the time so I wanted to share with you some of the reasons why swelling takes a long time to go away. Swelling in the finger or fingers, hand, or wrist after an injury can be part of the normal healing process. Although, there could be other reasons why the swelling stays in the fingers or hand so check out this video to learn more!

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This video is for educational and demonstration purposes only and is not to be used as a replacement for seeking medical advice or treatment of your condition. Virtual Hand Care, or its members, do not offer medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult with your doctor or healthcare provider before starting any exercise program. Please know that performing any exercise or program is solely at your own risk.

[eleonoremende]

Finally you have been the only one to explain the swelling thing. Your a Champion. Thank-you So so, much.

[Heckenlively]

I raced motorcycles for 20 + years and was ready to give up on my hands. Chronic pain, nerve damage, atrophy, 5 surgeries, trips to the ER, nerve blocks, cervical fusions, scaphoid reconstruction etc. Came across your videos post carpal tunnel surgery and I feel like I should be paying you for how much it is helping. Thank you!
Also, you're adorable 💕

[elgrdo]

I have a multifragmentary fracture in my left middlefinger. It's broken 3 times lengthwise! :D Thank God, everything was still in line so I didn't need surgery. After 6 weeks, it healed quite well but the lowest segment close to the hand is still swollen. From your videos I know why that is and I have looked in your videos for a few exercises because by physiotherapist is overbooked. Watching your videos is a pleasure because you answer all the questions I have at this point and you present all that helpful info so beautifully. Best wishes from Germany!!!!

[gavinmiddleton]

Thanks for making this video - I fractured my ring finger on thanksgiving and after 3 months though the fracture healed, it's still swell. now I understand why. thanks!

[yahscene]

Thank you so much 🙏 my pinky just got healed but is still super stiff and swollen. So glad to have found your channel! God bless you!

[megcz]

This really eased my mind. Thank you, I dislocated a month ago. Not a lot of guidance from the navy doctor I saw....

[dabratlaboratoriesreviews]

Thank you. I sliced my hand in between my pointer and thumb pretty bad . Its been 4 days and still swollen and painful . No discharge, redness or scabbing but a lot of swelling and pain . I have been sliced so many times and i have never had swelling from it . First video with exactly the info i am looking for 👍.

[jimkangas]

Helpful. I dislocated (I think) the middle joint on my pinky when I tripped hiking about eight weeks ago. Functionally, it's fine - I can play piano and guitar, okay grip strength, so I don't think the bone was affected. However, the "inside" (next to my ring finger side) where I guess the tendons/ligaments are continues to have a bulge and is a little sore if you push on it. I'm totally fine with waiting, as I'd hate to lose the functionality I have now with a cast or splint.

[MichellePoirier]

Thank you! Injured my finger in martial arts and have been wondering why it's still swollen after a month+. I feel better now knowing this.

[dianecelento]

Love this information you gave. Makes me feel better already.

[joelarmstrong]

Good explanation. Impacted my hand on a branch biking and 2 months later still extremely swollen. Finally started breaking it down with a massage tool and CBD cream and in 2 days it's already looking much more normal. Wish the doctor would have known this, he just advised me to take my brace off and start using it.

[MomToCuteKids]

This is so helpful. Two weeks ago I broke my ring finger so bad that they had to do a bone graft. It's kind of numb and tingly and very stiff and swollen. I do finger exercises every day.

[Justadayinthelife]

She forgot the most important thing: use Kobalt tape to wrap the injured finger to help push out the swelling ! Plus learn how to wrap finger ! Starting from the nail back to webbing of the finger! Plus don't wrap it tightly! Smiles!

[Dave]

This really is a great video. I hurt 3 of the middle finger knuckles about 3 months ago. They are still a little sore and swollen, as 3 months have gone by I have been increasingly worried. This video as really given me insight and answers into my injury. I have searched quite a bit on google, and this video covers information that did not come across in my searching. Thank you!

[AkeemMuzic]

My right big finger was broken, and now its fully healed but one thing, it remains swollen and I feel a shock pain in it when I stretch it😥, ,,The doctor say the swelling wont go away😥

[hakan_yavuz]

Hello Michelle, thanks for the video!.. i do have a question regarding permanent swelling in the finger joint after an injury that was years ago.. is it normal that the finger joint may remain swollen for ever that was caused from an injury years ago.. cause i had a finger injury like 6 years ago but my fingerjoint is still swollen and thick but otherwise i do not have any pain or limited motion.. the problem is just the swelling.. is this normal that the swelling may stay for a lifetime in the finger or could there be other underlying situations?

[maddensure]

Thank you! This middle finger will not go down. I do touch and do the things you said. Been 3 months. Im going to leave it alone, lol. Thank you again for the info.

[jarule]

Bowl with either ice water or warm water helps.

[supriyagentes]

thank you so much for your suggestions .... it puts me to calm down

[icbwdyj]

Thank you for the useful information ☺️