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I am recently home from a cts procedure. my concern is that before the procedure my fingers weren't numb to touch. now my thumb to ring are numb.

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Dr. Gary Pess answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Not unusual: It's not unusual to get increased numbness after surgery temporarily. Talk to your doctor. She might recommend meds or therapy.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 2/9/2017

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A member asked:

I am recently home from a cts procedure. my concern is that before the procedure my fingers weren't numb to touch. now my thumb to ring are numb.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gary Pess answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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