Hand Surgery Risks and Complications
avoid thumb surgery
There are many risks and complications associated with thumb surgery, such as:
- Risk of infection
- Painful post-surgical recovery
- Prolonged rehabilitation
- Chronically limited range of motion, pain, weakness, decreased activity level, or pain in other parts of the hand due to new stresses created by the surgical repair
- Nerve damage from the surgery leading to chronic numbness, weakness and/or pain
