What causes a broken finger?

What causes a broken finger?

Most finger fractures result from injuries. The most common situations that result in broken fingers include:

• Having a fast-moving object, such as a baseball, hit your hand.
• Putting out your hand to break a fall.
• Slamming your finger in a drawer or door.
• Trauma that impacts your finger, such as a car accident.
• Using tools such as drills, power saws or hammers.