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Painful ganglion cyst and trigger finger in middle joint. am currently 21 weeks pregnant. is it safe to use local anesthetic for surgery?

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Yes: Local anesthesia is safe at any stage of pregnancy but you have to speak to to your OB doctor before any procedure

Dr Keith and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/17/2015

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