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Radial artery occlusion. middle finger is bent and won't straighten. what is cause. how do u know if ulnar artery is open?

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Dr. Robert Fietsam answered

Specializes in Surgery - Thoracic

Tendon issue.: Ulnar artery is on the wrist, by the tendons, on the side opposite from the thumb. Finger motion is controlled by tendons, and working joints. Not by arteries.

Dr Blinski agreed

Answered 11/19/2014

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