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I broke my finger back in august and it still hurts and swollen and it has a permanent bend in it should i go back to the dr to check on it it has sharp pains in it also dont think i let it heal up like it was suppose to?
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Not Normal!: Your finger should be essentially back to normal after that long! Yes, you need an evaluation. Maybe you have a missed tendon injury? The assessment will tell. Hope you get this fixed soon.
Answered 11/4/2015
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Be checked: I would definitely be checked to make sure the fracture has healed In a good position.
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