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I jammed my finger playing basketball and i don't know if it's broken, sprained or fractured?
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Only an x-ray: Can tell, if its a small fracture and there is no obvious dislocation.You can have significant pain, swelling and limited range of motion with a sprain that can last 4-6 weeks. In other words, it can be a tough call.
Answered 5/8/2019
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