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About 3 weeks ago my left thumb started giving me problems. it would make audible popping sounds and it was jerky whenever i bent or straightened it o?
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Trigger thumb?: Read about trigger finger/ trigger thumb. If you think your problem fits with that description, you might benefit from an easily-performed corticosteroid injection into the hand.
Answered 4/24/2015
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Trigger finger: This happens when the tendons fail to move smoothly. A hand surgeon can give guidance.
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