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I can't bend wrist after surgery, is there something wrong?

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Dr. LUIS IRIZARRY answered

Talk to surgeon: You need to talk to your surgeon. There is recovery time that is expected there is therapy you can do as part of your rehab.

Answered 1/29/2013

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A member asked:

I can't bend wrist after surgery, is there something wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. LUIS IRIZARRY answered

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