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A week after hand surgery, my fingers are experiencing constant "pins and needles". how long can i expect this to last, or when should i be conc

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

I'd be concerned now: Call your Dr. who did the surgery,and let him know what is going on. This may be nothing,orit could be something serious like nerve damage.

Dr Gordon and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

A week after hand surgery, my fingers are experiencing constant "pins and needles". how long can i expect this to last, or when should i be conc

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

Dr Gordon and another doctor agreed

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