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Should i see a hand specialist? grade 3 ligament tear finger..

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

ORS: A sprained finger can be seen by a hand specialist or treated by a board certified orthopedic surgeon as well. If it is not the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb( skier's or gamekeeper's thumb ) than most will heal uneventfully!

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Answered 5/15/2018

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