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A member asked:

Finger got swollen after reinjury.wrapped the pip joint in coban for 1month.now skin seems loose/lines seem stretched .is this permanent?what can i do

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Not permanent.: The laxity is due to not moving the joint for a month. As you start moving the joint again the skin should tighten up fairly promptly.

Answered 10/25/2013

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