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Dislocated finger?

My finger dislocated today and two minutes after dislocated I put it back into place. Can an x-ray tell me if my finger was really dislocated?

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Post reduction if there was a small piece of bone that was displaced then you would be able to tell show a new x-ray would be beneficial
Yes, an X-ray can help determine if your finger was dislocated, but it may be more challenging to confirm the dislocation if you have already put your finger back into place before getting the X-ray. It's best to consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis. To learn more, connect with me at drjeromepuryear.com. Thank you!
If you already put it back in place then the answer is no. However, an x-rays can show a small fracture that may have occurred during the dislocation.
A dislocated would be obvious on xray but if your certain you popped the finger back into place it will be hard to prove you had a dislocation after manipulation.
NO, but it can check for fracture.
An x-ray of your finger will show if the finger is well aligned. Unless there was or is significant damage to the joints it would be difficult to determine a prior dislocation.
Once the finger is relocated the x-ray would be normal unless a chip fracture occurred in association with the dislocation.Dislocations are always associated with ligament damage.