A member asked:

My pinky is swollen and it gives at the top joint. heard a snap when it happened. is it broken?

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Dr. Thomas Deberardino answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Tendon avulsion: An audible pop with pain and swelling is likely an extensor tendon avulsion injury, especially if the finger is difficult to extend or straighten. You need an orthopaedic surgeon evaluation.

Answered 4/27/2020

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