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Had mallet pinky finger surgery eight stitches were removed i have 1 pin in its been about 3 weeks should i still be in exstream pain?

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Dr. Louis Mes answered

No: There should be very little pain at three weeks. See your doctor.

Answered 4/13/2021

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A member asked:

Had mallet pinky finger surgery eight stitches were removed i have 1 pin in its been about 3 weeks should i still be in exstream pain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Louis Mes answered

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