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A member asked:

Jammed thumb... it is stiff... she can bend it but flies out of joint when she does?

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Dr. Todd Sisto answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Must see hand surgeo: Sounds like unstable dislocation-- may be tricky to treat.

Dr Kass agreed

Answered 8/9/2016

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