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I dislocated my pinky a week ago and my finger still hurts and i lost a lot of my finger movement. other than ice and splinting how can i heal faster?

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Finger injury: You have already done everything correctly. Now it will take time for your body to heal itself.

Answered 2/4/2015

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Wait rest then ot: Ice bath with finger motion when your doc takes you out of the splint they are waiting for a ligament to heal so you dont have problem later occupational therapist when out of splint.

Dr Hadied agreed

Answered 2/4/2015

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