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I fractured my third metacarpal in march and recently noticing that my ring finger is crossing underneath my middle finger. can this be sorted?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

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See orthopedic doc: Especially one who specializes in hand surgery to have hand evaluated & learn what options for treatment are available. May require additional x-ray study. Good luck.

Answered 4/13/2017

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A member asked:

I fractured my third metacarpal in march and recently noticing that my ring finger is crossing underneath my middle finger. can this be sorted?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

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