What is the difference between broken and sprained finger?
Patient: how can you u tell the difference between a break and a sprained finger?y my husband was working outside on the house. then he hit something wrong he felt it turn but didnt here a pop but it hurts to bend and is swollen it is his ring finger. should he go see a doctor Doctor: Hi,  Sprained finger means there is no fracture in the bone and only injury to soft tissue is there, however, broken finger means there is a fracture in the bone.  Get done the x-ray to rule out any fracture.and yes you should go to hospital.till than give cold fomentation, over the counter painkillers.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Jaideep Gaver, Orthopaedic Surgeon