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What else can cause loss of dexterity and strength in fingers and hand besides carpel tunnel?

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Dr. Stevan Cordas answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Fingers: Problems with the nerve root in the neck, thoracic outlet or other entrapments on the way down (pronator syndrome etc.).

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 4/7/2019

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