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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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Dr. William Byars answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

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.

Answered 11/28/2017

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