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What Causes Swelling In The Wrist And Fingers After Rotator Cuff Surgery?

HI i HAD ROTATOR CUFF SURGERY ON AUGUST 7TH AND i AM DOING WHAT MY DOCTOR TOLD ME TO DO AND I AM GOING TO PT, BUT MY WHOLE HAND (WRIST AND FINGERS) ARE SWOLLEN AND I EVEN HAVE A KNOT THAT HAS FORMED AT THE BASE OF MY MIDDLE FINGER WHERE IT MEETS THE HAND. i DID BREAK THE SMALL BONE IN MY WRIST WHEN I WAS IN THE 4TH GRADE. WHAT COULD BE CAUSING MY HAND, FINGERS , AND WRIST TO SWELL?
Mon, 4 Dec 2017
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Dear patient
swelling of the upper limb is common after arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery due to use of saline during surgery. Swelling is also due to inflammation and lymphoedema. This will resolve in first 2 weeks after surgery. Little longer time may be needed if vein is inadvertently damaged during surgery. Active movement of the upper limb joints helps in early resolution of swelling. Crepe bandage or stockinette wear helps in early reduction of swelling. Keep limb elevated all the time. If swelling persists even after one month please consult your operating surgeon.
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What Causes Swelling In The Wrist And Fingers After Rotator Cuff Surgery?

Dear patient swelling of the upper limb is common after arthroscopic rotator cuff surgery due to use of saline during surgery. Swelling is also due to inflammation and lymphoedema. This will resolve in first 2 weeks after surgery. Little longer time may be needed if vein is inadvertently damaged during surgery. Active movement of the upper limb joints helps in early resolution of swelling. Crepe bandage or stockinette wear helps in early reduction of swelling. Keep limb elevated all the time. If swelling persists even after one month please consult your operating surgeon.