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Is Numbness In Thumb After Undergoing Trapieziectomy Normal?

I had a trapieziectomy operation 10 days ago and as a result the back of my thumb below the nail is numb. ( I have a heavy bandage on and consequently cannot touch any further down the back of my thumb to determine how far down the numbness goes) Could this have been caused as a result of damage to the nerve during the surgical procedure and if so can I expect the numbness to eventually go?
Tue, 12 May 2020
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Hello,

Since there is numbness for last 10 days,nerve involvement is evident,now the prognosis depends on whether the nerve affection is partial or complete.

There is a high chances of recovery in a year or two if the involvement is partial,in case of complete resection there would not be anu recovery unless repaired surgically.

We need to get an nerve studies done before going for surgery to elaborate the extent of nerve injury.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari
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Is Numbness In Thumb After Undergoing Trapieziectomy Normal?

Hello, Since there is numbness for last 10 days,nerve involvement is evident,now the prognosis depends on whether the nerve affection is partial or complete. There is a high chances of recovery in a year or two if the involvement is partial,in case of complete resection there would not be anu recovery unless repaired surgically. We need to get an nerve studies done before going for surgery to elaborate the extent of nerve injury. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Rohan Shanker Tiwari