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When my cast is off can i give basketball 100 percent or will i want to take it easy due to a possible re-break or what. i am 20 years male recently broke my pinky finger at a 70 degree angle from the middle joint up to my knucle. i done so playing basket

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

You : You may be stiff and need hand therapy you need to make sure the fracture is healed enough this is an ideal question for your treating physician. Call them.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Stephen Christensen answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Once : Once your cast is removed, you may find that your hand is a bit weak and stiff. Some rehabilitation will probably be required, and you might even need physical therapy to regain the full use of your hand (most people recover just fine with a home program of exercises and stretches). It's also important to remember that it will take several months for the fractured bone to return to its full strength, so relatively minor injuries could re-fracture this finger. Therefore, your orthopedic surgeon may ask you to refrain from playing basketball for a while, or he/she might want you to wear a soft splint until your fracture has remodeled. Ask your surgeon about the specifics of your recovery. Good luck!

Answered 10/4/2016

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