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I had a cortisone shot in wrist under fluoroscopy for numbness of carpal tunnel, i still have numbness just not as pronounced, but now have pain.?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Wrist: Check with doc who injected for possible hematoma or local reaction.

Answered 12/4/2012

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Dr. Mark Ciaglia answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Persistent CTS: Sometimes the conservative treatments for cts (therapy, anti-inflammatories, steroid injections) provide some but not complete relief. The numbness might improve but due to the high level of compression on the median nerve complete resolution may not be achieved. This is best accomplished with surgery. The pain experienced can be progression of the cts.

Answered 10/2/2014

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Dr. Christopher Khorsandi answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Conservative Treatment: Steroid injections are considered conservative treatment. If it fails you may need surgery to correct your problem.

Answered 12/4/2012

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Dr. Christopher Khorsandi answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Seek A Consultation: If you are having severe pain you should seek a consultation with an experienced hand surgeon. Untreated nerve compression can lead to permanent and irreversible nerve damage.

Answered 12/4/2012

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Dr. Christopher Khorsandi answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Tobacco: Hookah smoke is as dangerous as cigarette smoke. It is estimated by some that one hookah session is equivalent to smoking 100 cigarettes.

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Dr. Christopher Khorsandi answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Botox : Find a physician that specializes in migraine treatments using botox. This is proven to be effective in frontal migraines.

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Dr. Christopher Khorsandi answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Risks: Breast augmentation is safe but there are a number of short and long term risks. Short: infection, asymmetry, scar, hematoma, pain, nipple sensation changes, breast feeding changes. Long term: capsular contracture, rippling, breast ptosis, implant rupture. This is not a complete list to its best to seek a consultation with an experienced plastic surgeon in your area.

Answered 12/4/2012

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Could an emergency room administer cortisone shots for carpal tunnel?

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