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I shut my pinky finger in the car door. it is three days later and it is still numb and swollen. could it be broken?

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

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Possibly.: But the treatment will still the same, which is splinting it to the ring finger or with a dedicated finger splint. Numbness is concerning though, best to see your doctor if it persists.

Answered 8/24/2013

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A member asked:

I shut my pinky finger in the car door. it is three days later and it is still numb and swollen. could it be broken?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

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