What does a broken finger X-ray show?

What does a broken finger X-ray show?

Your provider will also order an X-ray to look for fractures. You may need several X-rays from different angles. Your provider uses an X-ray to:

• Compare your hands. Your provider may also X-ray a finger on your uninjured hand to compare how your fingers look.
• Check the fracture’s stability. The X-ray shows your provider if the fracture stays in position over time (stable) or has the chance of moving out of alignment again (unstable). This information helps your provider decide on your treatment.
• Look for joint damage. X-rays also show injury to your finger joints (cartilage surfaces that connect bones). If your joints don’t line up, you may need surgery to try to correct this.