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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In The Fingers Post A Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Question: I had left shoulder replacement surgery 09/19/2016 - now my hand - left side of hand, small finger and ring finger are numb, tingley and swollen - I think this is from nerve damage at the point of the block - what can I do ?
Brief Answer:
Steroids and methylcobalamin supplements can help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The numbness and tingling of the two fingers as you have mentioned is likely to be due to a nerve damage during the surgery.
To treat the nerve damage, oral and local steroids can help in reducing the inflammation. Taking methylcobalamin supplements with also help. Neurotropic medicines and TENS therapy can also help in regeneration of the damaged nerve fibers. You need to consult a neurologist for proper treatment.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Steroids and methylcobalamin supplements can help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The numbness and tingling of the two fingers as you have mentioned is likely to be due to a nerve damage during the surgery.
To treat the nerve damage, oral and local steroids can help in reducing the inflammation. Taking methylcobalamin supplements with also help. Neurotropic medicines and TENS therapy can also help in regeneration of the damaged nerve fibers. You need to consult a neurologist for proper treatment.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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