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Had orif in left hand proximal phalanx abt 2 months ago fracture is healed now but joint is stiff. please tell any therapy and exercise to heal it.

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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If by "heal": you mean restore function and eliminate pain HAND THERAPY is very successful in the majority of cases! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 5/26/2019

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A member asked:

Had orif in left hand proximal phalanx abt 2 months ago fracture is healed now but joint is stiff. please tell any therapy and exercise to heal it.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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