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I have had a pain in my middle knuckle (r hand) for two months. my mom is a pediatrician and says it's a sprain. should i go to orthopedic?
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Come on now.: Bless your mom, but what is the harm of having a hand specialist check it out. There could be an additive factor causing the joint pain.
Answered 9/4/2017
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