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Stabbed forefinger with knife clean/no rust! entered at 20 degree angle towards mp joint, 1/2 down the proximal phalanx, in about a 1/2" slightly on the thumb side not much blood. sealed with superglue. tingling/swelling, should i imobilize?
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If it hurts to move yes. I am not certain all superglues are the same to put on skin. Might want to look at label unless done in walk in clinic.
Answered 11/22/2021
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