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I was bit by a dog about a month ago. on my index finger. i got treated when it happened, got tetanus shot and took antibiotics. it was a puncture wound. the tip of my finger is still swollen bent and stiff even though the wound itself healed.
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See a doc: This needs to be seen by a doc and at best a hand surgeon specialist. This could indicate a smoldering underlying infection at worst, or inflammation leading to scarring leading to swelling and contracture of tendon. Get it looked at!
Answered 12/13/2020
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