Exclamation PointPlease call 911 immediately if you are having chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding, sudden weakness or numbness, or if you think you have a medical emergency.

Broken Hand Treatment

Call 911 if:

1. Stop Bleeding if Necessary

 

2. Control Swelling

 

3. Immobilize the Hand

If the person's hand is numb or the skin under the fingernails is blue, do not move the hand or arm. Otherwise:

 

4. See a Health Care Provider Immediately

5. Follow Up

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Varnada Karriem-Norwood, MD on November 07, 2011