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10 mths post cts surgery, both hands; still scar tissue, soreness at incision, and meaty part of thumb, much swelling/stiffness esp in a.m., loss of strength, loss of fine motor skills, aches sometimes.cts was chronic-10yrs.are these symptoms normal?

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Dr. Alvin Wells answered

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Carpal tunnel synd: This does not sound typical. I would follow up with your hand surgeon. I would recommend an MRI and a follow up nerve conduction study. In regards to the scar, I like the over the counter scar cream Mederma.

Answered 3/16/2017

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A member asked:

10 mths post cts surgery, both hands; still scar tissue, soreness at incision, and meaty part of thumb, much swelling/stiffness esp in a.m., loss of strength, loss of fine motor skills, aches sometimes.cts was chronic-10yrs.are these symptoms normal?

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Dr. Alvin Wells answered

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