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I recently had surgery on my wrist and unable to make a fist also fingers are bent and not straight also can barely wiggle them what can i do until dr?

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Dr. Vicken Poochikian answered

Go back to surgeon: Usually post op first 10-14 days it may be normal, you need physical therapy. But to make sure your surgery was successful you need to be evaluated or even get a second opinion.

Answered 8/18/2013

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A member asked:

I recently had surgery on my wrist and unable to make a fist also fingers are bent and not straight also can barely wiggle them what can i do until dr?

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Dr. Vicken Poochikian answered

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