While you may be overcome by pain or shocked by the accident that caused you to smash your finger, try to keep yourself focused to take immediate steps to treat the injury and prevent complications.

The method involves stimulating the vagus nerve — the communication superhighway between your brain and major organs — in a ...

From ice application to proper elevation, these expert-backed first aid steps help reduce pain and swelling when your finger ...

Or, it may be due to acute (sudden and short-lasting), non-arthritis causes, like a fracture, infected cut, or a "jammed finger." Treatment for swollen finger joints will depend on the cause.

A condition called "trigger finger" is more common among women than men. Dr. Clayton Alexander, an orthopedic surgeon at ...

Treatment for electrolyte imbalances will depend ... Also known as diabetic cheiroarthropathy, this condition limits finger movement and can cause spontaneous extension of the fingers due a ...