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Injured tendon little finger muscle. pain spreading to other fingrs.no cuts/swelling.massaged in hotwater n soap.then voltaren (diclofenac). not workig wht can ido?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Be seen: If you have an injury to the hand that is worsening in terms of its severity and "spreading" to other fingers, you should be seen for a specific diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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