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My right forth finger was broken about 11 months ago and has been left untreated can i have surgery now to fix it?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Need eval to know.: I recommend that you see an orthopedic hand surgeon to see if there are other treatment options besides surgery and to see if you are a surgical candidate. Take care.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/27/2020

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