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I still have pain after proximal row carpectamy. is this normal ? i have recently had 2 doctors that answered my ques, and they were very helpful thanks.i just have a few more the pain is very bad in the wrist on my pinky side and i feel clicking and some

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Perhaps : Perhaps if you ask your doctor to take additional xrays in different positions, deviation of the wrist and gripping views in pronation and supination.

Answered 2/7/2018

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Dr. Andres Taleisnik answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Any : Any answer provided without an examination and review of your x-rays would be speculative. One possibility could be "ulnocarpal impaction, " in which the end of the ulna abuts or touches the wrist bones. That woud cause pain on the pinky side of the wrist, and may be especially painful when you move your wrist towards the pinky or twist the wrist.

Answered 11/19/2017

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Proximal : Proximal row carpectomy is a good operation but a tricky one and usually done in situations that are not straightforward i.E relative arthritis in addition to ligament injuries where the arthritis may be difficult to grade. The mechanics of the wrist are highly complex. You would need to be carefully evaluated by your doctor possibly with an mri, possibly a fluoroscopic exam under anesthesia. Unfortunately there are times, even when the operation is done well, that the results are not ideal. Hard to say in your case without careful evaluation. Best of luck.

Answered 2/7/2018

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