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Last week i hit my hand off of the wall and my knuckle attached to my baby finger is now moving and when i bend it it grinds would it be broken.or

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Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

Sounds like: It is broken. Good news is that deformity in this area is of little significance, assuming your skin is intact. Get an x-ray to be sure, and immobilize it so that bones will heal faster.

Answered 4/24/2013

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A member asked:

Last week i hit my hand off of the wall and my knuckle attached to my baby finger is now moving and when i bend it it grinds would it be broken.or

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Uyeda answered

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