Related: Anatomy of Your Finger Joints Finger sprains are classified in degrees, from mild to severe. A first-degree sprain is considered mild with ligaments getting stretched but not torn.

Sprains are categorized in first, second and third degree injuries. With first degree, the ligament is stretched, but does not result in joint instability or excess motion. A second degree sprain ...

Sprains are classified into 3 grades. In a first-degree sprain, the ligament is not lengthened but is painful. With a second-degree sprain, the ligament is stretched but still functions.