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What Causes Numbness On The Index Finger After A Forearm Surgery?

I have recently underwent surgery in my right hand/forearm.I had cut every tendon, all but my ulnar nerve, and all my veins and my ulnar artery.I have had pretty good feeling in my index finger, but an hour ago i had no feeling at all.What couldve happened?
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Hi,

It might be due to nerve injury during the surgery.

Consult an orthopedician and get evaluated.

Detailed evaluation including an MRI scan is required to localize the injury and sometimes a revision surgery is required.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Numbness On The Index Finger After A Forearm Surgery?

Hi, It might be due to nerve injury during the surgery. Consult an orthopedician and get evaluated. Detailed evaluation including an MRI scan is required to localize the injury and sometimes a revision surgery is required. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician