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I dislocated the top part of my finger , which i managed to then straighten by pulling, now the lower joint is still swollen and painful 2 months on. ?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Bad idea: You may not have completely reduced the dislocation and or damaged connective joint tissue. Get examined and x-rayed.

Answered 12/27/2017

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A member asked:

I dislocated the top part of my finger , which i managed to then straighten by pulling, now the lower joint is still swollen and painful 2 months on. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

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