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A 38-year-old female asked:

I have been seen by urgent care i had x-rays done i was told the results was i have ligaments disruption. i was told by urgent care they giving me referral for specialist does that mean i may need surgery? my wrist been swollen for two weeks?

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Dr. Clarence Grimanswered

Endocrinology 59 years experience

Yes. Will depend on what specialist thinks is best after looking at you and x-ray

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Answered Jul 23, 2022

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I have a carpal boss. I had a surgeon's appointment today and he told me that the surgery is a risk option. What other treatments are available to get rid of it? Is there a chance that i also damaged a ligament in my hand?(it occured after an injury?

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I want to know if I have a torn ligament would that require surgery for my wrist? Or do it have to be broken? I cant bend or twist it at all. I am starting to feel a little pain here and there in my hand?

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Can you tell me what having reconstructive surgery for the ligaments in your wrist involve?

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