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4 months out from flexor tendon repair on rt pinky. still experiencing swelling that comes and goes (mainly top of hand), stiffness/cramping and hand still bent from being in splint for 6 wks. dr's pa and the pt don't seem concerned, should i be?

Q: 4 months out from flexor tendon repair on rt pinky. still experiencing swelling that comes and goes (mainly top of hand), stiffness/cramping and hand still bent from being in splint for 6 wks. dr's pa and the pt don't seem concerned, should i be?

: This will likely improve with continued hand therapy. Follow the exercise plan that they have for you. If it continues to be a problem, see the surgeon who did the procedure. Best of luck to you!

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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This will likely improve with continued hand therapy. Follow the exercise plan that they have for you. If it continues to be a problem, see the surgeon who did the procedure. Best of luck to you!

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 3/11/2023

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A member asked:

4 months out from flexor tendon repair on rt pinky. still experiencing swelling that comes and goes (mainly top of hand), stiffness/cramping and hand still bent from being in splint for 6 wks. dr's pa and the pt don't seem concerned, should i be?

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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