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A member asked:

The tip of my middle fingers on both hands are curved toward the ring fingers on both hands. what does that mean? is it a old fracture?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Has it been fx?: Can just be congenital , can be early arthritis changes. If painful, seek help.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 10/19/2012

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Dr. Gary Pess answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Congenital: You may have a congenital deformity and it probably does not need treatment. An xray would aid in the diagnosis.

Dr Griggs agreed

Answered 12/29/2012

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