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I broke my left ring finger about 31 yrs ago. is it too late to get fix?

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Dr. Charles Rocamboli answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

It will need surgery: Its too late to set it, but any deformity you have may be reducible with surgery. Follow up with a hand surgeon.

Answered 7/18/2013

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