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I jammed my finger playing basketball a week ago and i still can't close my fist without it hurting. should i be worried and get x-rays?

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Dr. Ryan Polselli answered

Yes: Yes. Although uncommon, there are a few types of fractures that require orthopedic intervention to avoid long term complications. Also, if there is a fracture, at the very least you would want to immobilize it to aid healing. Keep in mind that x-rays really only show bone injury and you may have a partial (assuming you have full range of motion) tear of a ligament or tendon which take time to heal.

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/5/2015

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A member asked:

I jammed my finger playing basketball a week ago and i still can't close my fist without it hurting. should i be worried and get x-rays?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ryan Polselli answered

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

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