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I fell 7 weeks ago and my rcl and ucl of my thumb are both bothering me still. it's not unbearable pain but sometimes they really hurt.what cld it be?

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Dr. Steven Brown answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Normal: If you sprained the ucl and rcl of the thumb mp joint anticipate 4 months for acute swelling and inflammation to resolve and up to 8 months for the thumb to feel normal. If you have any instability i.e.; grade 3 sprain then may require reconstruction or repair to attain adequate stability to overcome persistent pain.

Answered 8/31/2014

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