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It hurts my forearm when i flex my hand back with my fingers open. it's a very sharp pain in the flexer muscle. why? i've been in p.t for 7months now
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See Hand Specialist: If you have the same pain and it is not improving with therapy, see the hand specialist for help. Your original diagnosis may be wrong. The specialist will examine and determine needed testing to help guide you.
Answered 3/2/2014
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