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Had flexor tendon repair surgery on rt pinky finger 3 wks ago. finger still vry swollen along with other fingers to some degree. physical therapist at ortho dr's office says it's normal & to be diligent abt doing exercises. anything else i can do?
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Without more details of the actual injury and the exact procedure performed, it is difficult to recommend any further exercises or methods to reduce swelling. Your physical therapist and your surgeon would be the ones in best position to make those recommendations. Keep up the therapy! Good luck.
Answered 11/30/2022
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