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I had a severe flxr tendon/mdn nerve injury 6 weeks ago - zone iv. 80% rom already with scar looking better however evry morning scar stiffens back up, hurts! when will the scar permanently soften up?

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Dr. Tariq Niazi answered

Generally the scar -: Tissue reduces by 6 months time after the injury/surgery. So continue to work on the range of motion exercises, so that the pain decreases and rom increases. Good luck.

Answered 3/2/2014

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes: Give it time. Most scars get better and will soften up over the next year or so. Keep up with your physical therapy and doctors orders.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/9/2016

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A member asked:

I had a severe flxr tendon/mdn nerve injury 6 weeks ago - zone iv. 80% rom already with scar looking better however evry morning scar stiffens back up, hurts! when will the scar permanently soften up?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Tariq Niazi answered

Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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