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I had an accident as a child and from strong wind, an iron door closed on my pinky finger, is there a treatment for a fractured distal and distal interphalangeal joint of the pinky finger?

Q: i had an accident as a child and from strong wind, an iron door closed on my pinky finger, is there a treatment for a fractured distal and distal interphalangeal joint of the pinky finger?

: A follow up imaging study and a visit with Orthopedics may be helpful. A PT specialist may assist after an assessment.

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

A follow up imaging study and a visit with Orthopedics may be helpful. A PT specialist may assist after an assessment.

Answered 1/30/2022

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

See a hand specialist and get opinions

Answered 2/1/2022

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A member asked:

I had an accident as a child and from strong wind, an iron door closed on my pinky finger, is there a treatment for a fractured distal and distal interphalangeal joint of the pinky finger?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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