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I had a surgery on 6/20/13 for severed extensor pollicis longus tendon. my right dominant thumb + index finger are still swollen, especially in the morning. therapy is completed. normal?

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Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Will take time : Give few more wks , make to continue physical therapy.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/11/2013

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Dr. Barry Cohen answered

Yes: It will take mos to get rid of hand swelling, and upwards of a year to reach point of maximum improvement. Make sure you listen to hand therapist.

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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Dont think so: Would contact your surgeon for a reevaluation at this time.

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A member asked:

I had a surgery on 6/20/13 for severed extensor pollicis longus tendon. my right dominant thumb + index finger are still swollen, especially in the morning. therapy is completed. normal?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Dr. Addagada Rao answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Barry Cohen answered

Dr. Marsha Davis answered

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