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One hand is getting skinnier from ring and pinky finger to the wrist area. what could cause this? still have hand and arm strength.
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Wasting?: Sounds like hypothenar wasting that would result from ulnar nerve compression or injury. Because this is not effecting remainder of the hand, i.e.. Interosseous muscle wasting, this is probably a limited injury. See a hand surgeon or neurologist.
Answered 5/27/2021
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