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Would you be able to bend a finger if it was fractured?

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Sure as it depends : Upon how severe the fracture, where i th finger and many other factors. But typicaly yes being able to bend it does not rule a fracture out.

Answered 6/17/2013

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