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Slidell, LA
A 24-year-old female asked:

I think i broke my knuckle. recently i was kicked in the hand. ever since i can't make a tight fist cause my pointer finger hurts too much. ?

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Scott Hacking
Family Medicine 20 years experience
Knuckle: You probably have a fracture. Get an xray. It is important to make sure the fracture is not displaced, because if so, it may not heal correctly and you may have permanent loss of function.
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