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I dislocated my finger 8 weeks ago, had xrays nothing was broken, now i have more discoloration and still very swollen, should i go back to the dr?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

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Keep on wearing: splint, swelling will take few weeks to get better

Answered 2/13/2015

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A member asked:

I dislocated my finger 8 weeks ago, had xrays nothing was broken, now i have more discoloration and still very swollen, should i go back to the dr?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

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