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I cut the top of my finger, lost feeling and a ball has formed under skin, doctor said there was nothing they could do to fix the nerve, is this true?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Finger injury: I would consult a specialist in hand surgery for thorough evaluation of the status of your finger and whether any treatment could or should be attempted.

Answered 10/27/2016

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A member asked:

I cut the top of my finger, lost feeling and a ball has formed under skin, doctor said there was nothing they could do to fix the nerve, is this true?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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