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I dislocated my finger 10 yrs ago now and i have been waking up in the middle of night with pain at joint were it dislocated could it dilocated again?
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Finger: Sure it could dislocate again...But that is not likely the reason for your pain. It is more likely that the pain is from soft tissue irritation (cartilage, tendon, capsule). If it doesn't improve with nsaids, see an orthopedist for an xray and evaluation.
Answered 10/8/2013
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