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I recently hyperextended a number of digits on my right hand.. what should i do?
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Not much: There isn't much you can do as long as nothing is broken. Put an ace wrap or splint to rest the tendons, take anti-inflammatory. Rest, ice, elevation if swollen and anti-inflammatory are all that;s needed.
Answered 2/3/2014
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