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A member asked:
How long does hand stiffness typically last after flexor tendon surgery? had surgery to repair pinky/zone 2 flexor injury nov. 10 and am in splint until dec. 20. still experiencing quite a bit of stiffness despite 2x/wk therapy & daily exercises?
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It varies. Give it another 4 weeks. Then if not improved see your surgeon
Answered 12/8/2022
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