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I feel like i broke my finger what do i do if i dont want to go to a doctor ?

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Dr. Zachary Veres answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Finger injury: buddy taping and splinting is an option. however if you think you broke your finger you should be evaluated in person for this.

Answered 6/22/2018

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Buddy tape: Ice, elevate, and buddy tape the the finger to the next finger. However depending on what type of fracture it may be, there could be permanent cosmetic and/or functional consequences for not visiting a doctor. example mallet finger deformity, swan-neck deformity....

Answered 6/22/2018

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