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I had reconstruction surgery on my wrist. the skin on the top of my hand above my wrist burns severely like a 2nd degree burn even 3 weeks post. why?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Call Your Surgeon: This may be after effects of the surgery or expected healing. However, it is essential that you call your surgeon and discuss it. Surgeons wish to know about the after procedure course of their patients. That person knows best what to advise you to do.

Answered 8/27/2014

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A member asked:

I had reconstruction surgery on my wrist. the skin on the top of my hand above my wrist burns severely like a 2nd degree burn even 3 weeks post. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lori Semel answered

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