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Finger stiffness after splint removal -- what do i do?
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Move the finger: If you have a lot of stiffness i usually recommend a course of occupational therapy. You can do excersies on your own to get your finger moving. Just make a tight fist and squeeze then try and bring your fingers all the way straight.
Answered 6/5/2018
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Give more time: Stiffness can take upwards of 2-3 months to improve.
Answered 6/5/2018
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