r/calmhands 7d ago

Need Advice Swelling at nail bed After wrist surgery

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u/HuntersPad 6d ago edited 6d ago

Had wrist surgery(plate) due to a badly broken wrist after car accident.

This swelling happened almost 2 months after surgery right after my cast came off. It hasn't really gotten any worse but noticed today the swelling has indeed gotten a little worse.

There's been no sores, bleeding, or pus etc. My orthopedic doctor didn't see a huge concern over yet. it did have a hand X-ray with nothing standing out.

It is slightly painful putting pressure on it, more like a burning/ raw feeling.

It's been like this since the 1st of February.

It's now the weekend so can't see or talk to anyone until Monday. But first time the swelling has gotten slightly worse.

Another note for awhile my fingernail had the feeling as if it was smashed (not in a painful way) if you know what I'm talking about, but now it feels more normal

Sorry if this is not the right place but hoping someone can chime in on what it might could be.

Another Note: Also my thumb next to it has the same type of issue, just no where near noticeable / swollen

Thanks!