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.

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 ...

DOCTOR, WE’RE DISCUSSING A CONDITION CALLED TRIGGER FINGER. AND IT’S MORE COMMONLY FOUND IN WOMEN THAN IN MEN. MERCY MEDICAL CENTER DOCTOR CLAYTON ALEXANDER JOINS US NOW WITH MORE ON THAT ...