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I dislocated my pinkie while playing basketball. pinkie was and how do i take care of it, what to do?
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Hand specialist.: See an orthopedic hand surgeon. He/she will start with xrays and an exam. You may just need simple immobilization. But there are other, more serious things that can occur, when you dislocate a finger joint.
Answered 3/20/2014
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