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I injured one of the muscles in my pinky finger playing guitar. don't know the specific one but how long does it take for it to recover?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Finger: May require 3 to 5 weeks to completely heal

Dr Doan agreed

Answered 11/10/2015

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A member asked:

I injured one of the muscles in my pinky finger playing guitar. don't know the specific one but how long does it take for it to recover?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

Dr Doan agreed

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