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My finger has been swollen and bruised at the knuckle for 3 days. i'm wearing a metal splint but i can't straighten my finger. what should i do?
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Fracture : Splitting is the method of choice in the treatment of finger injuries including fractures. However the sprint should hold the finger in the functional position and not straight.If after 4 weeks there is no improvement when you remove the splint see your doctor
Answered 10/23/2017
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