A 43-year-old member asked:
i had pinky surgery and now i can't bend my finger. is this normal?
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Dr. F. Thomas Kaplan answered
25 years experience Hand Surgery
No: What was the surgery for? You may have developed stiffness in the joints, or scarring of the tendons. You should alert your surgeon.
Answered on Jun 22, 2014
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Dr. Mark Einbecker answered
36 years experience Hand Surgery
Depends: Where are you in the recovery phase? Have you told your surgeon? All this is a factor in answering your question.
Answered on Oct 3, 2016
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