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Will The Middle Of Left Pinky Finger Heal Properly If Broken And Never Been Looked At By A Doctor?
hi i broke the middle of my leftpinky finger last month, and was away so i never had it looked at. i have open card oregon health ins., and it really getting wierd. no infection visible have had it in a wallmart splint, not working well. im afraid it will heal improperly ??help
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Hi
Thanks for your query
I need to see your x ray, if possible to see the bone alignment. Usually this type of fracture is treated by splinting/strapping and they unite by 1 month time. After that I advice the exercises for the finger.
Take care and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Dr.chugh,
Orthopaedic surgeon http://bit.ly/drmchugh
Thanks for your query
I need to see your x ray, if possible to see the bone alignment. Usually this type of fracture is treated by splinting/strapping and they unite by 1 month time. After that I advice the exercises for the finger.
Take care and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Dr.chugh,
Orthopaedic surgeon http://bit.ly/drmchugh
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