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Broken Finger (cont.)

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The best medicine for prevention of finger fractures is safety. Most fingers are broken from machines or sporting injuries. Remember to always use safety equipment when doing activities that may injure the hands. Despite all efforts and precautions, injuries do occur and should be evaluated as soon possible.

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