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Issue 1 week post carpal tunnel surgery. problem is thumb numbness and occasional pain through thumb. not an issue before. normal?
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Yes: rein nervation or nerve inflammation should resolve in months interesting to me you had a carpal tunnel release with no thumb numbness or pain since these are the commonest indication for the procedure leaves e wondering what your pre op symptoms were?
Answered 7/29/2015
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