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I have a crooked pinky finger that points pretty drastically into my ring finger. enough so that there is a gap between the two. what should i do?

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Dr. Laura Yauch answered

Nothing: If no injury this does not need to be addressed. If you are concerned seek evaluation.

Answered 4/9/2015

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