When does a broken finger need surgery?

When does a broken finger need surgery?

You may need surgery for your broken finger if you have:

• Injury to a joint.
• Loose bone fragments.
• Many fractures.
• Tendon or ligament damage.
• Unstable fractures that a splint can’t support.

During finger surgery, your surgeon uses screws, small plates, pins or wires to hold your bones together. Usually, this hardware stays in your finger unless it causes issues.