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I am going for a trigger thumb operation shortly. how long will it be before i will be active again?
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Quickly: Light dressing is applied with no splint to encourage range of motion. Use of the thumb assures a better result as tendon gliding is important to healing and avoiding adhesions. Sutures removed at 10-14 days but able to use thumb normally well before that. Maximum range of motion and edema reduction may take up to 4 -6 weeks.
Answered 1/21/2014
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