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If my middle finger is broken how will the doctors most likely treat it? cast?
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It depends: On the type of fracture. Certain fractures might require pinning or surgery, others may simply require immobilization . If you think you might have a fracture, see a doc and get an X-ray.
Answered 11/27/2017
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