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Playing tetherball, hurt middle finger. heard a crack. very sore from middle knuckle to hand. little swollen, hurts 2 bend/straighten. possibly broke?

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

It may be: An x-ray would be diagnostic. In the mean time.."buddy tape" it to the finger next to it, and take some Nsaid to help with the pain and inflammation/swelling.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/22/2015

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A member asked:

Playing tetherball, hurt middle finger. heard a crack. very sore from middle knuckle to hand. little swollen, hurts 2 bend/straighten. possibly broke?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Munshower answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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