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Please tell me the complications of unrepaired severed flexor tendons?

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Loss of function of: The finger, hand, wrist, or those in the lower limbs. These need to be repaired and done early, to prevent prolonged recovery, ot, multiple surgeries to improve function. In the hands, your work, or leisure activities would be grossly affected.

Answered 1/5/2014

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