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I had a de quervain's release 7 weeks ago. i am still in a lot of pain and i have no feeling on the back of my hand and thumb. will i get feeling back?

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Dr. Praveen Mambalam answered

Specializes in Pain Management

De Quervain: While de Quervain's can affect the thumb. The numbness is concerning. It is possible this could be a surgical complication. I would discuss with the surgeon to rule out possibility of injury to the radial nerve. This can be tested with nerve conduction testing.

Dr Suh and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 2/19/2015

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A member asked:

I had a de quervain's release 7 weeks ago. i am still in a lot of pain and i have no feeling on the back of my hand and thumb. will i get feeling back?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Praveen Mambalam answered

Dr Suh and 3 doctors agreed

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