Jammed finger discoloration

I jammed my finger today. It is the left hand ring finger. There is the predictable stiffness but only minor pain. There was a bruise on the outer knuckle at first and then the second knuckled started swelling.

I have iced it a number of times during the day but am a little concerned because it has discoloration. My wife thinks my wedding band is causing a problem and even though it is more snug than usual, I can turn it around the finger without too much effort.

I don't want to have the ring cut off as we've been married 41 years and it's the ring I got on the first day.

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Sep 09, 2008
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If you can take it off, do...
by: Bart - SII

If you can take your ring off, you should. Your finger is likely to continue to swell, and if it comes to a point where the ring starts to cut off circulation, it will have to be cut off - If you can remove it now, I would recommend it - then you can put it back on once the swelling subsides.

I would also recommend an X-ray to make sure you do not have a small fracture in the finger.

Bart

Sep 09, 2008
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Thanks Bart
by: Anonymous

I would have taken it off but I got it when I was about 35-40 pounds lighter and getting it off is a chore in normal times. Luckily thus far I still have circulation so here's hoping.

Thanks for your input.