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Can you pull a tendon in your finger?
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YES: and there are MANY of them operating on "pulley like" systems! If you suspect you have one see your Primary Care Provider who may want to refer you to a Hand Specialist! Hope this is helpful Dr Z
Answered 10/17/2018
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Yes,: Depending on the mechanism of injury, individual finger tendons can completely or partially rupture.
Answered 4/30/2017
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