Can I Regain Movement in the Top 1/3 of My Finger? Posted: 02-17-06 10:45am
I got stiches in the top 1/3 of my finger
last week and now I cannot bend the last
section of that finger is this normal and
should it bend once i get the stiches
out?
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General Q&A Answer A499 Posted: 03-21-06 11:16am
It is very important to gauge your ability
to bend the last section of the finger
RIGHT AFTER you hurt it. If you weren’t
able to bend it then, you probably won't
be able to bend it after getting the
stitches out. This occurs when a tendon is
cut. Treatment of a ruptured tendon can be
very difficult. You can consult your
surgeon for follow up,
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