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Had surgery (2) in 2010 for de quervain's disease caused from bike crash. have plate/screws in base of thumb. screw backing out? have a picture.
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Post-op complication: Please return to your orthopedic surgeon to have the screw removed. That is, hopefully, all that needs to be done. I hope your symptoms of de Quervain's resolved.
Answered 9/30/2014
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