I had hand surgery in December 2020 but now my hand is swollen and really painful. What could be causing this and what meds should I take for the pain and swelling?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Could be infection, hardware issue, or lymphedema‚Äîsee your surgeon and consider imaging and labs.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I have ulnar nerve subluxation in my right elbow and might need surgery how long after the operation before I can get back to writing or typing normally

physiotherapy and some painkillers try to manage your condition first.

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I have a partial ACL tear and I'm not sure if I need surgery or just physiotherapy. Can you help me understand what's best based on my MRI report? I'm really worried about making the right choice for recovery.

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