Question 1

how much pain will i feel after a hand surgery?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Everybody is different, and the cause of injury will help dictate the amount of pain afterward as well.

Question 2

how many days should you take off after hand surgery?

Accepted Answer

Boy that is open : Ended, do you mean for me the hand surgeon or for the patient?
Seriusly a lot depends upon what is going on, what happens, who you are and what you do and so many other facets. I have patients that take off a day or two and others who know they will need months. It really deoends upon the type of surgery and what you are taking off from. Best to discuss work "expectations" with the surgeon.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: hand surgery?

Accepted Answer

Hand Surgery: There is a very good description on the assh website

http://www.Assh.Org/public/about/pages/why.Aspx

a qualified hand surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat all problems related to these different structures in the hand, wrist, and forearm.

Question 4

how long does it take to recover from a  hand surgery?

Accepted Answer

Hand surgery: This is a complex question.  Recovery depends on the surgery and the problem.  Hand fractures require approximately 6 weeks for recovery.  Tendons may require longer.  Also comorbidities such as diabetes, etc prolong healing time

Question 5

please explain what do i wear when going in for hand surgery?

Accepted Answer

Allow for dressing: Wear short sleeve or loose shirt such as sweatshirt to allow for a bulky hand dressing splint or cast.

Question 6

please help! i'm having pain that won't go away from my hand surgery operation a month ago?

Accepted Answer

Time: Typically acute edema and inflammation from hand surgery takes 4 months to resolve and you will not reach a medical endpoint regarding your surgery for approximately 12 months. Discomfort one month out from surgery is well within normal limits.

Question 7

what's tendon hand surgery necessary for?

Accepted Answer

Restore function: If you cut or rupture a tendon you will lose the ability to either extend or flex a joint. Repair is necessary to restore the function. In the hand, each tendon has a specific function.
More information is needed for a precise explanation.

Question 8

does numbness after hand surgery go away?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on how severe the numbness was before surgery and for how long you had your symptoms. If your surgery was to repair a cut nerve, it can sometimes take 12-18 months for sensation to return and it may not be 100%. If surgery was done because your nerve is under pressure (as in carpal tunnel syndrome), the numbness may resolve quickly if your symptoms were not too constant or chronic.

Question 9

what are the risks involved with hand surgery?

Accepted Answer

The same for any: Surgery, infection which is not very common and the risk of the anesthesia and finally the risk of failure of the procedure.

Question 10

will i be in a lot of pain after my hand surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The amount of post-operative depends entirely on what procedure is being performed. Simple surgeries such has trigger finger release or carpal tunnel release are less painful than more involved surgeries. Also, pain perception varies from patient to patient.

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