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A member asked:

Dislocated my pinky finger, doc snapped it back to its place. its been a week ago, anything i can do to help the finger heal?

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Dr. Daniel Mass answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Early motion: Protected early motion by tapping the little finger to the ring finger after you have obtained an x-ray to make sure that the injury is not worse than you think.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/9/2015

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Protected ROM: Protectedd range of motion exercises with hand elevation and gentle compression may help.

Dr Harvey and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/23/2012

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Dr. Gary Pess answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Buddy tape: Buddy tape to ring, gentle motion of finger.

Answered 8/28/2013

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