Question 1

when will the swelling go down after open carpal tunnel surgery?

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3 months: Usually, patients can experience pain and swelling at the base of the hand for approximately 3 months following surgery, though sometimes these symptoms take 6 months to dissipate completely.

Question 2

is hand swelling normal after carpal tunnel surgery?

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Yes: Elevate high (statue of liberty) and use ice. Swelling is more common after open surgery than the newer endoscopic techniques.

Question 3

is it normal to still have swelling and wrist pain 2 1/2 months after carpal tunnel surgery?

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Yes: Can last up to 6 months.

Question 4

i had open carpal tunnel surgery october 21st and stitches removed on november 5th the top lay of skin is open. no leakage no redness so is this okay?

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Get it checked: If you have opening of the wound after a surgery please call your doc and get it checked. It's so hard to tell what's happening in a forum like this. Be safe.

Question 5

had open carpal tunnel surgery on my left wrist in 09/2014. as of late i have been having inner elbow pain and middle finger only pain. any ideas?

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Hand surgeon: These symptoms could be due to a recurrence of some carpal tunnel problem. Your hand surgeon is best qualified to evaluate and advise you.

Question 6

should my hand still swell after having carpal tunnel surgery 7wks ago?

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Possibley: It can continue to have mild swelling indefinitely depending on how you have healed, how much scar tissue developed, how successful the surgery and how much you currently use it. If you see any signs of infection or blood clot (heat, fever, increased heart rate, chills, etc), see your doctor immediately.With contionued swelling at seven to eight weeks, i would recommend follow up with your surgeon.

Question 7

is it normal for your index finger to swell and hurt 6 months after carpal tunnel surgery?

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No: But may have nothing to do with it.

Question 8

what could be cause of jolts of pain down fingers when hand gets cold.  have recently had carpal tunnel surgery.?

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Nerves waking up: It could be several things, but its not unusual to have a flare up of pain after cts as sensation returns. It can also be caused by scar, post-operative inflammation, and over use.  Try ice and anti-inflammatories like Aleve (naproxen) or advil. If it persists, a short course of supervised therapy may help, including de-sensitization exercises like working your handa dn fingers in a pot of dried beans.

Question 9

is it normal to have swelling and numbness after having carpal tunnel surgery a month ago?

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possibly: Numbness of what in particular?  Is this the numbness you were having prior to the surgery or new numbness?  And swelling in the hand around the surgery?  Well i tell my patients that are having carpal tunnel release surgery that resolution of the numbness is variable, depends on how long the symptoms and how severe the nerve injury.  I dont promise resolution of numbess/tingling.

Question 10

i had carpal tunnel surgery with removal of ganglion cyst 1 month still having a great deal of pain, heat and swelling in my hand. normal?

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No not normal: There are four main signs of inflammation:  pain, heat, redness, and swelling.  Those are signs that the immune system is activated. After a surgery there can be inflammation and it's normal for a few days. If it is present a month later it is concerning that there is either infection, or some kind of immune activation.  It's worth getting it checked out right away by your surgeon.

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When will the swelling go down after open carpal tunnel surgery

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Is hand swelling normal after carpal tunnel surgery?

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Is it normal to still have swelling and wrist pain 2 1/2 months after carpal tunnel surgery?

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I had open carpal tunnel surgery october 21st and stitches removed on november 5th the top lay of skin is open. no leakage no redness so is this okay?

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Had open carpal tunnel surgery on my left wrist in 09/2014. as of late i have been having inner elbow pain and middle finger only pain. any ideas?

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Should my hand still swell after having carpal tunnel surgery 7wks ago?

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Is it normal for your index finger to swell and hurt 6 months after carpal tunnel surgery?

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What could be cause of jolts of pain down fingers when hand gets cold. have recently had carpal tunnel surgery.?

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Is it normal to have swelling and numbness after having carpal tunnel surgery a month ago?

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I had carpal tunnel surgery with removal of ganglion cyst 1 month still having a great deal of pain, heat and swelling in my hand. normal?

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