What is the cause of pain?
Patient: hi just had open reduction on wrist for distal radius fracture, (had hardwear put in plate with 8 screws ) surgery yesterday feeling better today coping with pain but feeling like sharp poking pains or scratching where incision was. is it my stiches poking me? extremely unconformable. thanks! Doctor: Hello Thank you for using healthcaremagic I read your question and understood your concern It might be the stitches or it might be the plate and screws poking on you soft tissues but you will get used to it soon.Dr. Selmani