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Crushed Fingers - Smashed Fingers
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Smashed fingers occur when fingers are caught between heavy objects. Damage may occur to one or more fingers, most often the thumb.
What are the causes and risks of the injury?
Fingers can be smashed doing almost any activity. For instance, fingers can get smashed when doing the following activities: