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I burned the inside of theknuckle o on my index finger . i've been using a good antibiotic and a bandage. the burn is fairly deep. should i use splint?

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See your doctor: A deep burn may have damaged tendons, nerves and blood vessels. Please consult your doctor to exclude such damage to avoid permanent loss of mobility of joints, loss of sensitivity and function.

Answered 6/24/2013

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