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How long should it take a sprained finger to heal? i sprained my middle and ring finger of my left hand in the middle of november. it's now the middle of january and it still hurts as much as it did in nov. i've been wrapping the two fingers together an
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That : That would be an abnormally long time to have significant pain from a simple sprain. Did you ever have xrays done? Often the mechanism of a spain (hyperextension or bending of the finger backward) can also cause small fractures called avulsions. In this type of injury the piece of bone that is attached to the tendon will rip off and this can take a long time to heal, and sometimes requires orthopedic consultation and repair.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Sprains: Are sometimes difficult things to treat, and may take longer to heal, than a fracture. Did you take x-rays? Are you sure that it was only a sprain. Sometimes proper evaluation is the way to go. Get someone to take a look for you.
Answered 9/27/2017
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