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I have finger swelling 2 months after surgery for broken 4th metacarpal bone. (plate and pins were inserted) is this normal . my fingers are moving ok?
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Probably: Depends somewhat upon the degree of swelling. But it is not uncommon for patients who have that type of injury, surgery, and then postoperative immobilization to have some degree of swelling and stiffness 2 months postop. Make sure you follow up with your surgeon.
Answered 11/29/2014
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Normal: Some swelling of finger could be there after the surgery it will go down of its own , the healing process takes some time . As you can move you finger completely well without any pain ,that means your fractured finger is healing well .Talk to your doctor to make it sure that there is no other problem
Answered 11/29/2014
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