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I dislocated my little finger on my right hand playing basketball again? is it just really weak now or what?

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Dr. Richard Makowiec answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Maybe: If you have repeatedly dislocated the small finger ( i will assume at the pip joint) then more likely than not, the supporting ligaments of that joint (the collateral ligaments) may be attenuated resulting in a lax joint. This can predispose you to re-injury even with less trauma. You could try taping the small finger to the adjacent ring finger for additional support.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Shyam Kishan answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Ligaments still weak: Dislocations occur with the tearing of joint ligaments. Healing may take a long time (maybe never). This is not usually a boy problem. I would recoomend that you see a hand specialist. Further recommendations would be based on your physical examination, and xrays findings.

Answered 1/20/2013

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