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Injury To Small Finger Causing Soreness Over Pinky And MCP Joint. Will It Heal On Its Own?
Hi, I was playing basketball a week ago and caught a basketball against my pinky and it bent it outwards. It has been really sore when I touch the outside of my pinky and my MCP joint . I m wondering if this is something that will heal on its own or will require surgery? I have been taping it to my ring finger and when I write and rest my hand it is painful.
First,you need X-ray of your little finger in AP and oblique view. It will exclude bony fracture. Treatment depends upon X-ray and clinical findings. Treatment is both nonsurgical and surgical. Non surgical treatment needs splints for 3-4 weeks. Severe fracture needs surgical interventions. Get well soon.
Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan
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Injury To Small Finger Causing Soreness Over Pinky And MCP Joint. Will It Heal On Its Own?
Hello Thanks for writing to HCM First,you need X-ray of your little finger in AP and oblique view. It will exclude bony fracture. Treatment depends upon X-ray and clinical findings. Treatment is both nonsurgical and surgical. Non surgical treatment needs splints for 3-4 weeks. Severe fracture needs surgical interventions. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan