Smashed Fingers (Crushed Fingers)

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Alternate Names : Crushed Fingers

Smashed fingers occur when fingers are caught between heavy objects. Damage may occur to one or more fingers, most often the thumb.

Fingers can be smashed doing almost any activity. For instance, fingers can get smashed when doing the following activities:

closing a car door

closing a desk drawer

playing baseball or other sports

working with a hammer

working with pieces of wood or concrete blocks

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Author: James Broomfield, MD
Reviewer: William M. Boggs, MD
Date Reviewed: 08/09/01

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