Had mohs surgery on right hand. I get shock feeling when I move my fingers. Will the pain go away? How long?

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Have trouble closing fist the nerves are pulling.

Richard J. Brown, MD · Answer

It is very common soon after surgery and for several months to have these kinds of pains. You have to keep in mind that after surgery there is inflammation and scarring. Scars can take up to a year to remodel. It is normal to have these complaints. I would give this several months to resolve.

Charles A. Wallace, MD · Answer

The tingling is due to the involvement of skin nerves and could last as long as a year.  I have hadgood results with rubbing the area with jean material 5 minutes, 4-6 times a day.  The rubbing causesstimulation and blood flow.

William M. Ramsdell, MD (retired) · Answer

The first thing I would advise is to discuss this with your Mohs surgeon. The tingling feeling is due to nerve "damage". This sort of thing is common following Mohs because nerves run throughout your skin. If you can still move your fingers (even if it hurts), then the more important nerves (and tendons) that control movement are not affected. The affected nerves should repair themselves.

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