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A 72-year-old female asked:

I suspect i have a fractured middle finger on my right hand, since last sunday, 14th. it's painful and swollen between the joint and knuckle. i didn't have an xray. i'm 72?

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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered

Psychiatry 27 years experience

Possible Fracture.: I am sorry to say but the only way to really know if you have a fracture is to be evaluated with an X-ray. Stay well.

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