Question 1

how long does swelling typically last after hand surgery?

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Depends: Some amount of hand swelling after hand surgery is normal. The amount of hand swelling depends on the condition and the treatment needed for the condition. Is important to control the swelling mostly with elevation and keeping the fingers moving. If this fails occupational therapists can help to reduce the swelling.

Question 2

how long does swelling last following hand surgery?

Accepted Answer

Varies: If, by swelling you mean an increase in size of a finger, palm, etc - this usually disappears within one month.  Keeping your hand elevated will minimize the swelling.  However, after hand surgery, months of therapy might be necessary to recuperate motion, etc.

Question 3

how can i reduce swelling after arm & hand surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Some amount of hand swelling after hand surgery is normal. The amount of hand swelling depends on the condition and the treatment needed for the condition. Is important to control the swelling mostly with elevation and keeping the fingers moving. If this fails occupational therapists can help to reduce the swelling.

Question 4

i still have finger and hand swelling after hand surgery. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Can be: Some swelling after an injury or surgery is common. It is however important to control the swelling which will help with movement of the fingers. Elevation icing and the motion can be used. If this does not help therapists can sometimes be needed to help with the swelling.

Question 5

what is excessive swelling after hand surgery with blue purplish skin top of hand around knuckles and up to middle joint in fingers?

Accepted Answer

Sub cutaneous: Bleeding, post op- go back ; see the surgeon who preformed the surgery- probably not to worry just healing process in your case, .

Question 6

how long do swelling and stiffness typically last after a splint has been removed, such as one used after hand/finger surgery?

Accepted Answer

: Forearm and hand surgery of any kind will usually cause swelling in the lower arm and hand,  caused by compression of the limb during sleep position.  This should resolve in a week or two.  See your surgeon for an exam to make certain there is no infection.

Question 7

had surgery yesterday to repair two damaged tendons in my rt pinky finger. keeping it elevated, but still experiencing uncomfortable swelling. how long does swelling typically last after this type of surgery and on which days is it usually the worst?

Accepted Answer

: I would expect some degree of swelling &amp;,discomfort to last 7-10 days with postop days one&amp; two the most noticeable and then gradual lessening. Even after that motions of those fingers will cause discomfort. The hand surgeon will give directions about activities, physical &amp; occupational therapy during your postop evaluation.

Question 8

a week after hand surgery, my fingers are experiencing constant "pins and needles". how long can i expect this to last, or when should i be conc

Accepted Answer

I'd be concerned now: Call your Dr. who did the surgery,and let him know what is going on. This may be nothing,orit could be something serious like nerve damage.

Question 9

had cts surgery last month. pain & numbness gone. am feeling new "burning" pain frm wrist down about 4" after heavy lift. redness /swelling/bruising.

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: Good that pain and numbness is gone. The other symptoms you describe are not typical after carpal tunnel release. At one month post op it may be a little early for heavy lifting. Followup with your surgeon.

Question 10

had flexor tendon repair surgery 2 wks ago on right pinky finger. it is still very swollen and both the hand therapist and my orthopedic surgeon's pa have said this is quite normal and can last for weeks. how long before swelling goes down usually?

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: Time will tell.  As Yogi Berra said: "it is difficult to make predictions. Especially about the future." I would get the opinion of those who are treating you as they know what the exact problem was and exactly what was going on and what was one. The hand is very tricky.

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Had surgery yesterday to repair two damaged tendons in my rt pinky finger. keeping it elevated, but still experiencing uncomfortable swelling. how long does swelling typically last after this type of surgery and on which days is it usually the worst?

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A week after hand surgery, my fingers are experiencing constant "pins and needles". how long can i expect this to last, or when should i be conc

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Had cts surgery last month. pain & numbness gone. am feeling new "burning" pain frm wrist down about 4" after heavy lift. redness /swelling/bruising.

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Had flexor tendon repair surgery 2 wks ago on right pinky finger. it is still very swollen and both the hand therapist and my orthopedic surgeon's pa have said this is quite normal and can last for weeks. how long before swelling goes down usually?

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