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After slip & fall 4 months ago, got right thumb deep wound er stitched, no fracture but pain numbness. even with nerve med, therapy no recovery yet.
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Be patient : An injury to the digital nerve may take months to years (2 months to 2 years) to recover from. You probably have a neuroma that has formed. An evaluation by an orthopedic hand surgeon may offer you a surgical option.
Answered 3/20/2014
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Have it looked at.: Could be many things, but there is a probable nerve involvement. Have it looked at.
Answered 9/28/2016
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