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How long does swelling over an injured finger or toe associated with broken bone last?
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Depends: On how bad a fracture or break in the digit and on any damaged soft tissue. There are instances where the affected digit will always remain slightly swollen or larger in appearance than the same digit on the opposite limb.
Answered 10/6/2012
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Healing rates vary: The healing rates can vary depending on the individual, on the extent and type of fracture, and on the treatment.
Answered 4/7/2013
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