How do you know if you broke your knuckle?

If you’re here, it probably means one thing: your knuckles are killing you and you think they might be broken. Don’t worry, friend: we’ve got your back. We’ll teach you everything you need to know about how to identify and treat a broken knuckle.

What is a Broken Knuckle?

Before we dive in, let’s get this straightened out-right off the bat. A broken knuckle refers to damage to one or more of the bones in your hand behind each finger (these bones are called metacarpal bones). This kind of injury is common among silly folks that like punching walls when angry/jealous/excited/brokenhearted/overjoyed…

So maybe it was worth breaking those precious hands after all? Just kidding-never punch anything unless it’s really necessary (or someone challenges your authority-be brave!). Anyway…

How Did I Break My Knuckle?

Of course, there are many different ways someone can break their knuckles…but these stand out:

1) Punching something/someone too hard.

2) Falling awkwardly on an outstretched hand.

3) Injuring yourself during sports activities like basketball or boxing

It doesn’t matter why-it sucks anyway (unless for martial arts purposes-these guys love ‘breaking stuff’). Let’s focus now on what comes next-the signs and symptoms!

Symptoms of Bruck Knonklezzz

Symptom #1 – Pain

The first sign that you may have broken something down there will be painful AF pain-significant even when stationary-bith! Chances are the throbbing will become worse over time as inflammation swells up around the area affected by said fracture-none of which is pleasurable-bet ya guessed that though!

Symptom #2 – Swelling

Swelling usually comes hand in hand (no pun intended) with pain-a sign that you have more inflammation than Kobe did after his final game! Your knuckles will probably look larger, rounder and a bit like Sausages-do not try to eat them!

Symptom #3 – Bruising

In addition to difficultly telling the difference between freshly harvested avocados from those bruised by jostling in your bag-lame joke-paradise… you may also notice some purplish/black colorish discoloration close to/in the affected area. Do all black knocks produce bruises? Maybe uh-maybe not-they could be hiding-but don’t worry we’ll save that for another article…might ya still need time to recover from this one after all.

How Can You Actually Confirm If You Broke Your Knuckle?

It’s simple: just take off any jewelry near or around the injured location-so nothing catches on fire/the machine stops mid surgery/jewelry doesn’t fly off somewhere/you get itthen press either side of your fingers together at right angles-all four sidesif you feel huge discomfort/pain then bend over and touch your toes-oh wait wrong situation.

If this happens though-don’t do anything without getting approval/a diagnosis from an actual doctor/dentist/lawyer/accountant/barber/etc…

Just go see a doctor asap if there is consistent pain/swelling-bruising especially along side tenderness with no improvement within days/some other symptom of knuckle break/tissue damage can also be shown through X-rays-or using MRI-(they’re magical)

What Will Happen Next ?

Obviously-this is up too many varieties of factors-but because I’m sure our readers are genuinely curious-we will tell ya-for once. The most common thing is low slung sadness as castes come out-cuz its happening so often/daydreaming about normal hand function-boredomness-relief/discomfort from all the efforts required to grind through castes/cardboard paper cuts while getting it on and off for showering, dressing/scratching-itchiness-the list goes on.

There are more severe complications that may occur-but best practice is when there’s any doubt-get checked out! Bruck Knonklezzz issues can cause long-term damage if left untreated or mistreated-so don’t be a fool!

How Long Does It Take To Heal?

The healing period varies based upon:

1) The Severity of Fracture

2) Location of Injury

3) Environmental Factors such as access/convenience/supplies/follow up doctors appointments/time/your ability…

4) Compatibility with your new veggie smoothie-based diet(?)

With minor breaks-unaccompanied by: development of infection/movement restrictions/unusual pains -you could possibly expect recovery times in the 4-6 week range-casts/body comfort depending. For serious injuries-treatment will involve surgery-i.e. screws/pins/etc-less common unless multiple fractures or problematic alignment though.

However-long term effects-like arthritis/tendinitis/joint dysfunction may continue even after fractured areas have healed-so always take precautions around dangerous situations/things-even if you’re having a Taylor Swift moment/live Forever young philosophy…(Just live safe young friend!)

If you think yo broke yo knuckles-take action-and see someone who knows what they’re doing-your Mom/Husband/Wife/Friend/Laywer/Accountant…Sorry those guys aren’t equipped-wouldn’t trust them myself-go for actual medical professionals!

Home Remedies (For entertainment purposes only)

Home remedies should ideally, not include placing one’s hopes above going medical professional(s). However we’re humans, we tend to look for easier or cheaper alternatives sometimes desperate to get rid of some pain instead waiting in lines-some good tips though that could perhaps take the edge off of things:

1) RICE Therapy- (Rest, Ice packs, Compression, and Elevation)-This is a popular concept-filling your freezer with ice/cold peas/tomatoeslocal veggies/employing an elastic bandage etc.

2) Avoid using affected thumb fingers as much as possible -your helplessly damaged brain cells try to avoid sensory input from traumatized areas-so abstaining their use=Mindfullness practice?-you’re welcome!

3) Ginger extract/glucosamine supplements/milk/those fancy energy drinks/bone broth are encouraged for speedy recovery-Eh…let’s ask medical professionals about this one too…

In Conclusion

It’s never fun realizing you may have broken something-but excessive rejoicing isn’t necessary either-personally: look into getting some coverage so-your trying to wade through the thick bog-like waters of healthcare-options will be open #nevertooearlytothinkahead#). Remember-the quicker you act after injury-the less lasting effects/risk involved-afterall-preventing bad outcomes-is always more important than treating them once they’ve occurred…Folks we hope our article has been helpful/entertaining-if it hasn’t-great-get checked out anyway-stay safe amigos!

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