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I was vacuuming underneath the seats of a car, and my middle finger got snagged on a metal coil tip. slowly took it out. fingertip is numb. nerve dam?

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Bruising: Neuroapraxic injury to the digital nerve distal sensory branches. Should resolve over 4 to 6 week time frame. Not a permanent injury. If finger was lacerated then potential for nerve laceration and need to be evaluated.

Answered 5/5/2014

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Dr. Abraham Houng answered

Specializes in Critical Care

No nerve damg: Are there any abrasion on the skin? Or any puncture wounds? If not, chance of you having any nerve damage is very low.

Answered 5/9/2014

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