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A member asked:

I fractured my pinky today i have a championship two hand touch football game sunday could i still possibly play ?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: Yes, possibly. Would need an exam and X-ray to determine type of fracture in your case.

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/23/2017

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