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I had pinky surgery and now i can't bend my finger. is this normal?
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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 6/22/2014
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Depends: Where are you in the recovery phase? Have you told your surgeon? All this is a factor in answering your question.
Answered 10/3/2016
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