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I have pain in my left wrist. it is lateral to the thumb close to the so called" snuff box". it is very hard for me to do any kind of rotation. help!
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Possible ligament st: It is possible that you injured one of the liga, nets in the wrist or possibly a mild dislocation of one of the wrist bones. See an orthopedist for further evaluation.
Answered 6/29/2014
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