A member asked:

Numb thumb and pointer finger after elbow surgery, should i be concerned?

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Dr. Milan Sen answered

A little: Depending on the procedure some numbness can occur secondary to swelling and traction on the the tissues. If you had a nerve block, this might also be a factor. In any case, you should contact your surgeon - they will want to know and they can tell you whether or not this is "normal" for the type of procedure that you had.

Answered 12/24/2013

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