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Is Cyst On Hand With Numbness After Wrist Surgery Normal?

AFTER HAVING SURGERY TO HAVE SCREWS AND A PLATE PUT IN MY WRIST AFTER FALLING AND BREAKING IT , IS IT NORMAL TO HAVE A LARGE CYST ON THE TOP OF MY HAND AND EXPEIRENCE SLIGHT NUMBNESS ON THE TIPS OF MY FINGERS THREE MTHS LATER , AND FOR THE NUMBNESS TO THE TIP OF FINGERS DOES SHOCK STUDY NEED TO BE DONE?
Thu, 9 Apr 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hello,
I have studied your case. I think that you might be having infection in the previous surgery. It can cause such swelling and discomfort. I would recommend you to do following.
1.Meet your doctor who has operated. He may ask you do some blood work. If there is elevated ESR,CRP than you need to take antibiotics for it.
2. Some time there is development of RSD. In this condition there is swelling with stiffness and difficulty in movement. if that is the case than you need to take physiotherapy and wax bath.
I hope this answer will be helpful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks
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Is Cyst On Hand With Numbness After Wrist Surgery Normal?

Hello, I have studied your case. I think that you might be having infection in the previous surgery. It can cause such swelling and discomfort. I would recommend you to do following. 1.Meet your doctor who has operated. He may ask you do some blood work. If there is elevated ESR,CRP than you need to take antibiotics for it. 2. Some time there is development of RSD. In this condition there is swelling with stiffness and difficulty in movement. if that is the case than you need to take physiotherapy and wax bath. I hope this answer will be helpful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions. thanks