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I would like to know if i sprained my pinky finger? or if i tore a ligament? i fell really hard and tried to catch myself.

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Finger: The only way to know if your sprained a finger or tore a ligament is to see how much mobility you have. If there is swelling bruising and redness then ice anti inflammatory agents are needed before and cray and no office visit

Answered 7/16/2017

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