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Weak wrist and index, middle, ring, and pinky fingers are leaning towards eachother. what could this be?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Nerve issue: Get full hand exam. Any numbness, blood vessel or thoracic outlet issues? Sounds like ulnar nerve, but data and EMG needed.

Dr Taylor agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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