A 20-year-old female asked:
I have a suspected fractured finger (located at joint closest to nail). i have been buddy taping it for a week but no improvements. do i need a cast?
2 doctor answers • 8 doctors weighed in
Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Finger fracture: Fractures of a finger are best evaluated and treated by a hand surgeon in an effort to prevent long term damage to the joints and chronic disability of the finger and hand.
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Dr. Richard Romanoanswered
Internal Medicine 11 years experience
Finger fracture : You need an x-ray. So go to urgent care, emergency room or a doctor who has an x-ray. The first step is getting a proper diagnosis.
You don't have to wait to see a hand specialist to get the diagnosis
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Last updated Jun 22, 2019
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