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A member asked:
Recently got a boxer's fracture on my pinky like 10 weeks ago but my pinky knuckles still popping out.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Sounds like: you have either non-union of fracture or dislocation at the MCP joint. Get back to your doctor, especially if it in your dominant hand.
Answered 6/11/2016
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