A member asked:

When i bend my ring finger i barely can it hurts very bad it over laps my middle finger and can barely straighten it. black and blue/ swollen?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Christopher Ferguson answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

See a doctor : This needs to be evaluated by a doctor. Unable to assess without an exam and possibly x-rays.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 3/6/2013

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Dr. M Felix Freshwater answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Get an x-ray: Sounds like a fracture or dislocation with what we call scissoring. If it is, then the fracture will need to be reduced.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/24/2018

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A member asked:

When i bend my ring finger i barely can it hurts very bad it over laps my middle finger and can barely straighten it. black and blue/ swollen?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Christopher Ferguson answered

Dr Petruska agreed

Dr. M Felix Freshwater answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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