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A member asked:
Can basal joint replacement surgery fail? having almost as much pain as pre-op. should i go back to surgeon or does it just take time to heal?
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You should be: having Hand Therapy!! It takes time to heal any surgery and when it comes to joint replacement INTENSIVE HANDY THERAPY (Physical therapy by HAND SPECIALISTS) is needed Hope this helps Dr Z
Answered 2/18/2015
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Go back : If you are having problems with the results of your surgery beyond the usual expected postoperative soreness, I would definitely recommend that you go back to your surgeon to see what he thinks. He knows the most about your condition and what your surgery involved.
Answered 2/18/2015
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