Question 1

how difficult is arthroscopic wrist surgery?

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Easy: In experienced hands it is easy. Do no be afraid to ask you surgeon how many wrist scope he/she does a year. You want someone who performs at least one a month.

Question 2

i developed atrophy after i had wrist surgery is this normal?

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Yes: Atrophy is extremely common after surgery and in cast. Muscle takes time to get back to where it was. Get physical therapy.

Question 3

how long does it take to recover from hip.an both wrist surgery that took over 10 hours?  when should he be recovered enough to go back to work?

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Ask your surgeon: These questions should be addressed by your surgeon.  Give your surgeon a call.

Question 4

what is reasonable timeframe to drive after wrist surgery?

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: This depends on what you had done &amp; what the underlying condition was. Also may depend on which wrist. Your orthopedist who knows these details would be best person to ask

Question 5

i have wrist surgery next week. what should i expect, what to do?

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Talk to your surgeon: This is certainly something you want to discuss at length with your surgeon.  There are dozens of "wrist" surgeries, so i can't begin to answer these for you. You have every right to have every question answered fully and to your satisfaction prior to surgery, so i encourage you to either call your surgeon or make a preoperative appointment to answer these questions prior to your surgery.

Question 6

please help! i am having wrist surgery next week. what should i expect?

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? Surgery: What specific type of "wrist" surgery are you having? Carpal tunnel release? Tfcc scope / debridement ? 4- corner fusion , etc., etc. Be more specific and may be able to help w/ expectations... Good luck!

Question 7

what would cause pain in my fingers after wrist surgery?

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Variable: Swelling, compression on nerves, dressing tightness, referred pain.

Question 8

need some advice - pain several years after wrist surgery. should i be worried?

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Not unusual: Typically treatment for ligament injuries involve reconstruction with partial fusions or soft tissue reconstruction that typically breakdown over time i.e.. Aprox. 10 years. Due to abnormal forces transferred across the reconstructed wrist.

Question 9

what is the orange stuff on my hand after wrist surgery?

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Pre op: The orange on the skin following surgery is usually the color of the pre op wash. Good Luck

Question 10

ganglion cyst wrist surgery swelling. how to reduce this?

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ICE even late and: Motion of fingers helps reduce swelling. When you make a fist and extend fingers you actually compress tissues on the side opposite to the way you move try it, make a tight fist on your opposite hand and you see how the skin on the back of the hand and wrist is squeezed down.  Wrist motion is good too once your wound can tolerate it. Talk to your surgeon  times therapy is needed . Don't forget ice.

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