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Why are my fingers and hand numb from a small mostly healed cut on my wrist?

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Dr. Gary Pess answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Nerve laceration ?: Even a small cut can lacerate the nerve. I recommend evaluation with a hand surgeon.

Answered 3/26/2013

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