• Can a broken knuckle heal on its own?

I am a 38 year old male. I broke my knuckle when assembling furniture. IKEA to be exact. Can a broken knuckle heal on its own? Should I see a doctor?

3 Answers

  • Surgeon
  • Ansonia, CT

You need a brace when awake and you need an Xray.

  • Doctor
  • Boca Raton, FL

While a “broken knuckle” (medically known as a fractured metacarpal head) may heal on its own, it may not heal correctly without proper medical treatment. I would absolutely recommend that you see a hand surgeon, which is either an orthopaedic or plastic surgeon who specializes in hand surgery, for proper evaluation and management.

  • Orthopedist
  • Alexandria, LA

You need an X-ray.

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