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How common is it after a ganglion cyst surgery not being able to move the wrist forward more than 30 degrees 9 weeks after surgery?

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Dr. J. Michael Bennett answered

Specializes in orthopedic Surgery

Stiffness: It sounds like you may have stiffness secondary to a wrist contracture. You probably need to return to your surgeon for a re-evaluation and possibly a occupational therapy script.

Answered 4/2/2016

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Uncommon: I would expect range of motion to be 90 percent nl by 9 weeks.

Answered 5/4/2013

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