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How many jammed fingers or finger injuries visits occur annually to e.r.'s, from sports activities?

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Dr. Daniel Mass answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Lots: Lots but not enough. All jammed fingers should have an x-ray and a good examination. There is often fractures or ligament injuries that are not obvious to the lay persons eye. Delay in treatment ca lead to poor outcomes.

Answered 9/28/2016

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