Apply firm pressure to wound with clean cloth until bleeding stops. If bone is pushing through skin, do not touch it or try to put it back in place. The purpose of the splint is to hold still and ...

A boxer’s fracture is a break to one or more of the bones that make up the knuckle, called the metacarpals. A boxer’s fracture can also be called a metacarpal fracture and is less commonly referred to ...

A broken knuckle can cause swelling and pain, among other symptoms. Treatment may involve immobilization, such as with tape or a splint, and cold therapy. In rare cases, it may require surgery. The ...