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I had cmc arthroplasty 2 weeks ago still having alo of pain taking oxycodone every 4hrs while awake is this normal?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

CMC: Check with operative surgeon. May need x-ray to check position. Also check for possible infection, etc.

Answered 11/11/2012

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Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

Specializes in Anesthesiology

Your pain: Would have subsided by now. Speak with your surgeon to consider your next step.

Answered 9/22/2016

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A member asked:

I had cmc arthroplasty 2 weeks ago still having alo of pain taking oxycodone every 4hrs while awake is this normal?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Michalski answered

Dr. Orrin Ailloni-Charas answered

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