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Can my piano student continue to play, or it it harmful for her to use her hand? she has a retinacular cyst at the base of her left hand 3rd finger

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

If it is interfering: with playing due 2 pain, it won't make it worse but will decrease her/his performance. Talk 2 the parents about Cing a hand surgeon 4 removal.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 9/5/2014

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A member asked:

Can my piano student continue to play, or it it harmful for her to use her hand? she has a retinacular cyst at the base of her left hand 3rd finger

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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