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.

Hand Injury Treatment

Call 911 if:

1. For Cuts

 

2. For Dislocation or Fracture

 

3. For Infection

 

4. Other Times to Get Medical Help

5. Follow Up

If the person sees a health care provider, the next steps depend on the nature and severity of the hand injury.

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Andrew Seibert, MD on August 04, 2011