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A member asked:

Wrist popped last nightwhile lifting it during sleep. a lot of pain. today still pain on thumb side. what's wrong with it. no swelling.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Thumb: You may have a dislocated thumb. See your doctor or a hand surgeon.

Answered 1/19/2014

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