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Surgery 6 weeks ago for cut exten tendions (3 ) cut first two fingers. out of splint week ago have stiffness. can't make fist. how long to normal?
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Takes time : Work with and ask your surgeon! maybe should be having occupational therapy to help with this generally it takes several weeks of concerted effort to regain full function in a hand injured in this way.
Answered 2/10/2017
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