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I cut my middle ring and pinky finger , an damaged my tendons in all 3 fingers , & severed my nerve in my ring finger. i had surgery to repair all of that.my question is i have excessive scar tissue and cant move my finger tips , will they remove it?

Q: i cut my middle ring and pinky finger , an damaged my tendons in all 3 fingers , & severed my nerve in my ring finger. i had surgery to repair all of that.my question is i have excessive scar tissue and cant move my finger tips , will they remove it?

: First, participate in hand therapy. It may be that scar tissue is revised, but you need to discuss with the surgeon. Best of outcomes.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

First, participate in hand therapy. It may be that scar tissue is revised, but you need to discuss with the surgeon. Best of outcomes.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 3/26/2021

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A member asked:

I cut my middle ring and pinky finger , an damaged my tendons in all 3 fingers , & severed my nerve in my ring finger. i had surgery to repair all of that.my question is i have excessive scar tissue and cant move my finger tips , will they remove it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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