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L tore my tendon from the top of my middle finger why take so long to heal?
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Tendons take forever: Well almost. The blood vessels to tendons are among the worst in the body; this makes the healing very very slow. Be patient and follow your doctor's instructions.
Answered 1/31/2015
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