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I had surgery for trigger thumb 3 months ago. now my thumb is swelling and stiff. this just started one week ago?
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Get it looked at: You should be well over you're trigger thumb surgery @ 3 months. New swelling , pain and stiffness may be indicate a new problem w/ your thumb ( arthritis of the base of the thumb is very common ), tendinitis , infection or other malady. See your orthopedist for evaluation . Best of luck.
Answered 4/12/2014
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Overuse?: Did you use your thumb heavily last week? If you have been protecting it as you heal, and now you're using it more normally, the swelling may be normal for 6 months after surgery. If normal use continues to cause swelling and stiffness, see your surgeon. Be very careful to not overprotect your thumb! too little use allows swelling and stiffness. 2 minutes of exercise every 30 min really helps.
Answered 4/16/2014
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