Severe pain right after injury
Swelling
Bruising
Finger looks crooked, bent, or deformed
Trouble bending or straightening the finger
Pain when trying to move the finger
Tenderness over the bone
Numbness or tingling
Finger feels unstable or loose
Cut, open wound, or bone visible
Pain that is worse with direct pressure on the bone
Finger that is shorter or rotated compared with the others
Symptoms that do not improve within a day or two
Get medical care if there is deformity, severe pain, numbness, or inability to use the finger