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Injured ring fingertip 6 wks ago. er saw no fracture. 4 wks, still red, swollen, no pain. saw ortho, spiral break. 6wks, no chg exc painful if hit/use?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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Patience: Well, if it is swollen from the spiral fracture it just may take more time, usually about 8-12 weeks in total. I would just make sure you follow up with your orthopedic surgeon to make sure you make satisfactory progress Ned to make sure it is not some type of infectious process.

Answered 7/26/2016

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A member asked:

Injured ring fingertip 6 wks ago. er saw no fracture. 4 wks, still red, swollen, no pain. saw ortho, spiral break. 6wks, no chg exc painful if hit/use?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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