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I had a right hand stt excision with plantaris tendon interposition 11 weeks ago. but where my scar is on my hand i have a big bump appeared that is very painful and the back of my hand between my index finger and middle it is numb. is this normal?

Q: i had a right hand stt excision with plantaris tendon interposition 11 weeks ago. but where my scar is on my hand i have a big bump appeared that is very painful and the back of my hand between my index finger and middle it is numb. is this normal?

: No it is not normal. A follow up with the physician to check for infection or post surgical complications may be helpful

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

No it is not normal. A follow up with the physician to check for infection or post surgical complications may be helpful

Dr Ferranti and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/23/2023

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

is the area red? hot? fever ? if yes may be infection , if not, may be ganglion cyst with nerve compression. Would follow up with your hand surgeon

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 9/3/2021

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A member asked:

I had a right hand stt excision with plantaris tendon interposition 11 weeks ago. but where my scar is on my hand i have a big bump appeared that is very painful and the back of my hand between my index finger and middle it is numb. is this normal?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Ferranti and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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