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Could Compound And Angular Fractures On Ring Finger And Pinky Cause Amputation?

thanks for asking, if this is a pay site I cannot afford it right now, but I may be in serious trouble with my hand and have not seen a doctor after the ER --I hope I do not face amputation thanks, I know doctors must charge for their time Joe ps-----sorry this is not for a derm but a hand surgeon I suffered comminuted, compound and angular fractures of my ring and pinky---I just want to make sure I will not face amputation,,,,,,,i am 58 and am not concerned with normal usage of those fingers
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Hi You had compound , comminuted # in your ring and little fingers and are worried about amputation. In my opinion , if your fingers are viable( are pink in color with good blood circulation) , No black discoloration of fingers and no severe infection then you have very very slim chances to require an amputation. Still i suggest that you visit the doctor.
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Could Compound And Angular Fractures On Ring Finger And Pinky Cause Amputation?

Hi You had compound , comminuted # in your ring and little fingers and are worried about amputation. In my opinion , if your fingers are viable( are pink in color with good blood circulation) , No black discoloration of fingers and no severe infection then you have very very slim chances to require an amputation. Still i suggest that you visit the doctor.