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Weight lifting with cut tendon in finger, how can i prevent further injury?

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Follow Doc's Orders: I hope you've seen the doctor already. You may need bracing to maintain your tendon in the right place. Just remember not to stretch that area so the tendon has the best chance of healing.

Dr Haque agreed

Answered 7/3/2014

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