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A member asked:
My son broke his finger. h e will require pins in it. can the finger be casted and allow him to play football.
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No: Allow the finger to heal first. It is likely in addition to the pins , he will have a cast. It is difficult to see a talented kid sitting out because of a fractured finger. Talk to his orthopedic doctor or his plastic surgeon for advice. Make sure the finger is well healed before returning to contact sports.
Answered 8/9/2016
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