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Had arthoscopic shoulder surgery week ago and now arm and hand very swollen. how long does this last?
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Not normal post-op: If your arm and hand are markedly swollen, that is not a normal complication of the surgery. Call the surgeon. Make sure you have not developed phlebitis in the arm.
Answered 6/23/2013
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