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I broke my finger 13 yrs ago. x-rayed and had pt. knuckle had a tiny piece of bone chipped off. finger feels jammed and can't bend as far as others.
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Be seen: Certainly if you had an injury 13 years ago and have had trouble with it since, it would seem unlikely it is going to get any better by simply giving it more time. So, if it is causing you enough trouble to warrant it, I would not hesitate to be seen to discuss treatment options.
Answered 2/17/2016
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