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Originally Posted by GuinnessStout  It is right at the first knuckle under the nail and i just tried and I can bend it now that swelling is down so I am guessing it is not broke.... Am I guessing wrong? |
It could be a tuft fracture. That is where the tip of the finger bone (Distal phlanx)is cracked or crushed. Antibiotics are usually still indicated for this kind of fracture and splinting of the finger for 4 to 6 weeks.