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I caught a slapshot at my hockey game last night. my pinky finger is in extreme pain, can barely move and second joint is swollen. is it broken?
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Could be: Since did not go to urgent care right away, can buddy tape it gently to next finger for support and apply cool compresses and see if improves over one more day. If so, watch and see. If not, go to urgent care so can get x-ray and referral to hand surgeon as needed.
Answered 12/20/2013
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Could be: Need er or urgent care evaluation. Significant finger injuries require specialised care.
Answered 12/20/2013
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Need an x-ray: The easiest and only way to tell if you broke a bone in your hand is to get it x-rayed. Meanwhile, it's helpful to apply cold (ice pack) to the painful and swollen area for 15-20 minutes every 2 hours to reduce the pain and swelling.
Answered 12/20/2013
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