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What Post Operation Care Is Needed After A Compressed Nerve Surgery On The Fingers?

My daughter has claw finger and diagnosed with compressed nerve.now waiting for ultrasound on hand . She cycled in Spain in June and Italy in August .the fingers started to feel uncomfortable not long after that . I m just a little anxious about surgery and what is post op care .eg pop ,physio etc
Mon, 5 Nov 2018
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Hello,

It is a simple surgery and can be done under local anesthesia.

The only thing you have to keep in mind that physiotherapy is required for two weeks. Chances for complications are rare.

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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What Post Operation Care Is Needed After A Compressed Nerve Surgery On The Fingers?

Hello, It is a simple surgery and can be done under local anesthesia. The only thing you have to keep in mind that physiotherapy is required for two weeks. Chances for complications are rare. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician