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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Hands

Hello. My Uncle who is 35 yrs old had hand surgery almost 10 years ago. As part of his procedure they used staples. They said after a year he should come back to remove them. He never did. Now almost 10 years later his hand has smollen. Would you say that it is from the staples?
Tue, 24 Mar 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case history.

You will need X ray of hand with wrist.
There is possibility of impingement of implant/staples along soft tissue during joint movement leading to swelling
As healing is complete and implant is producing pain you can remove implant consulting your doctor
Clinical examination is important to know site of pain.
You can also send x ray photo on my profile.
Till time take medication like analgesic and apply crepe bandage. Do ice fomentation.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Hands

Hello, I have studied your case history. You will need X ray of hand with wrist. There is possibility of impingement of implant/staples along soft tissue during joint movement leading to swelling As healing is complete and implant is producing pain you can remove implant consulting your doctor Clinical examination is important to know site of pain. You can also send x ray photo on my profile. Till time take medication like analgesic and apply crepe bandage. Do ice fomentation. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.