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Sharp pain in lower wrist holding weighty objects. previous ?scaphoid # 3 years ago - never a confirmed scaphoid #. went to gp - said ligament damage?

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See ortho: I would suggest seeing an orthopedic specialist to have further testing done.

Answered 7/30/2014

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