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Falling apart! got trigger finger l thumb. i have excruciating pain in the inner joint bone on my thumb <. pls help me cure this trigger finger.

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Trigger finger: A true trigger finger, named so because it appears that you have your finger placed on the trigger of a gun, usually needs surgical correction. This can be performed by an orthopedist or plastic surgeon.

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Answered 10/1/2013

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