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Had an operation on right hand middle finger to correct swan neck deformity in 2011 and it is starting to go back to how it was. is this common?

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Dr. Joseph Mele answered

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Not common: But it can happen. Follow-up with your hand surgeon and get evaluated. Swan-neck deformity is easier to fix sooner than later.

Answered 2/26/2013

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A member asked:

Had an operation on right hand middle finger to correct swan neck deformity in 2011 and it is starting to go back to how it was. is this common?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joseph Mele answered

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