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Advised Operation For A Piece Of Glass In Hand, Suspect Nerve Damage. How Long For Infection ?
hi doctor i got a piece of glass in my hand 3 weeks ago . i was due to have a operation on tuesday but the doctor adviced me again it as its to far down and in the joint . he said i will have a lot of nerve damage if i had the operation . will tey leave it in or will it have to come out. and how long before i could get a invection
Wed, 31 Jul 2013
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I still am not clear from your question whether the glass is introduced during operation or you got it accidentally punctured. If it is the former then follow your surgeons advice. There is remote chances of infection, if any. If it is the second one, chances of infection is more likely, if the glass piece was unsterile. I will advice you to follow you surgeons advice.
All the very best
Welcome to Healthcaremagic
I still am not clear from your question whether the glass is introduced during operation or you got it accidentally punctured. If it is the former then follow your surgeons advice. There is remote chances of infection, if any. If it is the second one, chances of infection is more likely, if the glass piece was unsterile. I will advice you to follow you surgeons advice.
All the very best
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Hello!
Thanks for query.
Glass piece will not dissolve or discompose in body.It has to be removed from body wherever it is.
Removing glass piece from hand by surgery is the only option.
Risk of nerve damage during hand surgery is low in your case.
Consult with a good hand surgeon for operation.
Hope this helps you.
Wish you good health.
Thank you.
Thanks for query.
Glass piece will not dissolve or discompose in body.It has to be removed from body wherever it is.
Removing glass piece from hand by surgery is the only option.
Risk of nerve damage during hand surgery is low in your case.
Consult with a good hand surgeon for operation.
Hope this helps you.
Wish you good health.
Thank you.
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