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I work at a hospital and my finger got smashed in between 2 stretchers last night. it's very swollen and very red and discolored. could it be broken?
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YES: an xray is indicated..in the meantime keep it "on ice"! Hope this is helpful Dr Z
Answered 2/25/2018
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