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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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Dr. Mark Gujer md fasa answered

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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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Numbness: May just be anesthesia or sensory nerve irritation.

Answered 1/30/2021

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A member asked:

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?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mark Gujer md fasa answered

Dr. John Michalski answered

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