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Suggest Treatment For Stiffness In The Wrist Despite Having Physical Therapy
i had a ganglion cyst removed October 31, 2017 (seven weeks ago). I still cannot bend my wrist downward. doctor says its stiff and put me in therapy. after 2nd PT visit and home exercises each day, it doesn t seem any more loose than before. I have some numbness on the top of my hand and incision still sore.
Fri, 28 Sep 2018
Hi,
It can commonly happen in a wrist surgery.
Generally, it will settle by itself over time.
If symptoms persist you can consult an orthopedician and get an MRI scan done.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It can commonly happen in a wrist surgery.
Generally, it will settle by itself over time.
If symptoms persist you can consult an orthopedician and get an MRI scan done.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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