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I had carp tunnel surgery 2 weeks ago, i fell on my hand about 3 weeks ago got up using my hand and the part where i had the incision was torn a bit, it bled for a short time and stopped, today it looks fine, just wanted to know if this is ok?

Q: i had carp tunnel surgery 2 weeks ago, i fell on my hand about 3 weeks ago got up using my hand and the part where i had the incision was torn a bit, it bled for a short time and stopped, today it looks fine, just wanted to know if this is ok?

: You could develop an infection. It is best you see your surgeon for a post op. exam, any trauma could delay healing.

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Dr. Robert Trager answered

You could develop an infection. It is best you see your surgeon for a post op. exam, any trauma could delay healing.

Answered 2/13/2023

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A member asked:

I had carp tunnel surgery 2 weeks ago, i fell on my hand about 3 weeks ago got up using my hand and the part where i had the incision was torn a bit, it bled for a short time and stopped, today it looks fine, just wanted to know if this is ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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