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1 wk post op wrist scope, tfcc/ecu repair. have a temp of 99.6. reason to be concerned? cant see wound bc of bulky splint. pain decreasing day by day

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Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

Infection is concern: Because of temperature you have infection would be a concern at the procedure site. Contact to your health care provider and and listen what your provider tells you.

Answered 1/5/2019

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A member asked:

1 wk post op wrist scope, tfcc/ecu repair. have a temp of 99.6. reason to be concerned? cant see wound bc of bulky splint. pain decreasing day by day

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Vahe Yetimyan answered

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