Injuries and swelling of the fingers while playing basketball will take different amounts of time to recover, depending on the severity of the injury. In the case of mild injuries, such as localized soft tissue contusions, the joint capsule ligaments are not torn, it usually takes about two weeks of rest to recover. In severe injuries, such as tears in the ligaments of the joint capsule, or even dislocation of the joint, it will take about a month of rest to recover. If a bone fracture or avulsion fracture occurs, braking and immobilization is usually required, and it often takes about six weeks to recover. So playing basketball finger contusion, swelling, it is recommended that patients go to the hospital for a detailed examination, to clarify the severity of the injury, to take corresponding formal and correct treatment, so as not to cause delays in the diagnosis and treatment of injuries, resulting in sequelae of the situation.