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If i smushed my pinky in the car door how long will it take to heal?

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Depends: Tie to recovery from your pinky injury will all depend on the extent and severity of your injury. It could be days to weeks.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/25/2014

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