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Why is healed incision on pip joint replacement stinging
Had pip joint replacement may 13, 2026. Incision is healed but it stings and burns and top of knuckle very sensitive.
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@bren6490 Hello, I can relate. After a couple of my hip surgeries the incisions felt just as you described. After a lot of reading and talking to the PT, I figured out it was the nerves regenerating, which is a very slow process. After another month the sensation faded away.
Do you have any redness or heat that might indicate an infection?
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1 ReactionNo redness or swelling just stinging and my knuckle and right in front of my knuckle the skin feels very sensitive to touch
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1 Reaction@bren6490 I just can’t wait for all this sensitivity and burning feeling to go away
@bren6490 it will go! Patience is needed, nerves regenerate and heal slowly. In the mean time,
Talk to your hand therapist about a silicone gel pad to wear over the sensitive area.
@sueinmn will do thank you so much