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Broke my finger just below top knuckle. had surgery with pins in. took pins out and now after 1 year i still can't bend my finger. help!

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Dr. Patrick Connerly answered

Needs therapy: Usually needs aggressive physical therapy to improve

Answered 12/12/2016

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