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A member asked:
I have limited movement, pain and a hard lump at base of thumb. cortisone sjhot made it worse. xray no help. ortho says tendon. i wonder if neuroma?
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MRI: Given your continued symptoms despite conservative treatment and non revealing X-rays, an MRI is warranted to further evaluate the soft tissue in your hand. Good luck!
Answered 12/30/2014
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