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I had surgery this morning to remove a bone chip in my finger at the joint nearest the tip , 15 hrs later i still have zero feeling in finger. normal?
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Sure: They very well may have injected some local anesthesia to keep the area numb and therefor pain free for a time. If not resolved in 36-48 hrs you can give your surgeons office a call.
Answered 3/2/2013
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Numbness: May just be anesthesia or sensory nerve irritation.
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