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My pink is still swollen after 2 weeks, i cannot bend it all the way. i think i may have tore a ligament.
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Swollen finger: See fp or orthopedist to evaluate finger & treat it if more than swelling has occurred. May need to be splinted or pinned if ligament pulled piece of bone off with it.
Answered 1/20/2013
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