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I think i broke my finger but i can still bend it what should i do?

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Xray: You need to have an x-ray done to be sure that there is no fracture.

Dr Dansie agreed

Answered 6/19/2018

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Fracture: The ability to move an appendage does not preclude fracture. Motion is the action of muscles and tendons acting across a joint. Bone could still be broken.

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