Around how long before the sprain of the top two joints in my finger heals? [more inside]
posted by StrikeTheViol on Jun 28, 2009 - 2 answers

I sprained my finger, and part of my knuckle looks raised. Is this normal? [more inside]
posted by combustibl on Feb 7, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm losing the use of one of my fingers. But what I'll miss most is the touch typing. How to relearn it? [more inside]
posted by Jeanne on Dec 10, 2008 - 20 answers

During sleep, I experience hand or finger numbness. It involves the first three digits mostly (thumb, pointer and middle). [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 29, 2008 - 19 answers

What exactly does it mean when someone holds their finger under their nose as if making a fake mustache? Details inside.. [more inside]
posted by hammerthyme on Sep 17, 2008 - 36 answers

For the love of God, what is wrong with my finger? [more inside]
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur on Aug 20, 2008 - 17 answers

I sort of smashed my finger a couple of hours ago, and it looks pretty nasty. Nothing broken, bit there is a 3/8 inch gash with what looks like fat protruding from it. I've never seen anything like this before and don't have insurance or workman's comp, so would like to avoid the emergency room if I can. Any imformed advice is appreciated. Gruesome photos of the aftermath.
posted by Huplescat on Aug 4, 2008 - 33 answers

Help me find out more about this gesture, where a person licks their finger and either points to the ceiling or draws a line in the air. [more inside]
posted by asras on Jul 1, 2008 - 19 answers

I managed to break my right ring finger in a cycling accident (completely clean break between knuckles) and now have pins in for ~3wks. I'm interested in finding out what foods, supplements, etc I should be looking at to help speed up the healing/mending process – *or* – even ones I should be avoiding.
posted by hrbrmstr on May 1, 2008 - 14 answers

What healing process and timeline can I expect following crush injury to fingers? [more inside]
posted by LeeNicholson on Mar 17, 2008 - 9 answers

how do you keep fingernails clean? [more inside]
posted by krautland on Jan 23, 2008 - 17 answers

My fingers got crushed when my clothes airer decided to fold up. Now I have a numb bent index finger and a numb little finger. Will they stay like this, or heal in time? [more inside]
posted by alicegoldie on Dec 9, 2007 - 8 answers

Am I going to get a nasty scar? [more inside]
posted by TungstenChef on Nov 20, 2007 - 26 answers

Can you help me find the picture of Marion Barry giving the finger? [more inside]
posted by toxic on Aug 20, 2007 - 2 answers

I'm looking for a large version of the classic Victorian "this way finger". A vector file would be ideal, but any large enough raster images would do as well. Also, what exactly would you call that thing? I know it would be considered a dingbat but I can't imagine shopowners ordering signs saying "Give me that finger thing, you know, the uhh, finger?" I was able to find some pointing fingers but they're too clean. The Victorian style in the first link is what I'm looking for.
posted by mjbraun on Jul 11, 2007 - 14 answers

Help me develop better finger control. [more inside]
posted by milestogo on May 21, 2007 - 12 answers

I accidentally pried my fingernail back about a year ago and it hasn't reattached itself entirely. In essence, I've done the same damage one might receive from having bamboo shoots stuck under the nail. The thin white crescent at the tip/end of my finger still recedes where the damage occurred. I've looked at a lot of MeFi posts regarding fingernail injuries but haven't found quite what I'm talking about. I've given it almost a year but it still hasn't reattached/resealed all the way. The nail itself isn't damaged and the injury never went more than halfway down my nail (so the cuticle and luna were never touched). Wikipedia describes something [more inside]
posted by thankyoumuchly on Feb 14, 2007 - 12 answers

Slight numbness in left pinky, and a lot of difficulty (and slight pain when) curling the pinky; stiff neck on left side, sore left arm. Is this a pinched ulnar nerve or something more serious? [more inside]
posted by Muu on Feb 5, 2007 - 13 answers

[Fixmumscomputerfilter] I recently upgraded my mum to firefox 2.0. And now she cant open links from outlook express. Theres [more inside]
posted by gergtreble on Dec 6, 2006 - 11 answers

Who/What is this weird finger puppet? [more inside]
posted by mittenedsex on Aug 3, 2006 - 4 answers

What is causing my horrible finger pain? [more inside]
posted by starbaby on Jun 2, 2006 - 9 answers

I noticed that as times goes by, computer mice (and other plastic items) get used by skin friction. I notice my mice have "smooth" areas on their buttons that obviously seem to be there because of use. Is there a way to prevent that? [more inside]
posted by a007r on Apr 30, 2006 - 6 answers

Where can I find an elastic finger bandage/support/sleeve? [more inside]
posted by hellbient on Apr 11, 2006 - 4 answers