A member asked:

2 weeks ago i cut my lower part of my thumb now i can barely move it and the wound is close.how long will it to completely heal? or will it ever heal?

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Dr. Barry Press answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

See a hand surgeon: You may have done no significant damage and are just stiff, or you may have cut a tendon or nerve. The only way to make sure is to see a hand surgeon for an examination. As the injury is two weeks old, the sooner the better. Good luck!

Answered 10/22/2013

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Need surgery: You say the wound is "closed"- presumably closed. You are unable o move it, which imlies that the tendon was cut or caught in scar tissue. You should see a hand surgeon, the sooner the better.

Answered 12/4/2012

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