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A 45-year-old female asked:

I had surgery to repair my fractured distal radius (right), i had physio. my knuckles on that hand are now enlarged and my rings dont fit - why?

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Dr. Edward Hellman
Dr. Edward Hellmananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 31 years experience
Swelling: Chronic swelling in the hand, from a variety of possible causes, would likely be the cause of your symptoms. Don’t hesitate to discuss directly with your surgeon.
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A 27-year-old male asked:
I have Finger deformity in right hand of Absence of Middle phalanx & Joint and a Severe Finger Fracture in the Distal Phalanx and Joint, What treatment options do i have please ? Who should i Ask a Plastic surgeon or Orthopedic for surgery ?
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I got a boxers fracture. The doctors couldn't set my bone back in place. (5th meta) I have a huge bump on my knuckle. Is surgery needed? My xray
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A 65-year-old female asked:
I had wrist surgery (plate for radius fracture) and a ulnar chip, still have swelling and aching on and off after 11 weeks, going to physical therapy and icing, can it still get better?
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Why wont my hand fracture heal without surgery?
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