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What types of doctors treat broken finger bones?
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Hand surgeons: Hand surgeons either orthopedists or plastic surgeons treat hand fractures. Best source of qualified surgeon is the american society for surgery of the hand, they have a great web site.
Answered 3/2/2014
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Orthopedic surgeons : Typically an orthopedic surgeon, although initial care often comes from an emergency room physician first.
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