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Rest, apply ice to the area and elevate if it's your arm or leg. Also call your surgeon's office with any problems or questions, even if its after hours. There is an answering service that can get in contact with him or her and have them call you back.
Also, don't forget to take your painkillers and anti-inflammatory medications.
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When to be concerned with post wrist surgery swelling?
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