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Cut foot bg toe tendon and after 12 days they take off my stiches some doctors told me to move my toes and some told me not and my toe still not work?

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Dr. Craig Lum answered

Cut foot: I would listen to the recommendation of the doctor or surgeon who operated on you. He treated you, he should have the final say on whether you move your toes or not.

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/4/2015

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A member asked:

Cut foot bg toe tendon and after 12 days they take off my stiches some doctors told me to move my toes and some told me not and my toe still not work?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Craig Lum answered

Dr Feola and another doctor agreed

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