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4 months ago i had cmc thumb surgery. last week i woke up and my wrist was snapping (radial side). it is swollen and painful with movement?
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Tendinitis: It is likely a tendinitis. Speak with your surgeon and have the area reevaluated.
Answered 2/18/2014
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