A member asked:

Possible tendon rupture in thumb 2days after steroid shot. doc could not locate tendon on ultrasound? could this be corrected without surgery?

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Dr. Gary Pess answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

No: It the tendon is ruptured it would need to be repaired or replaced by a tendon transfer.

Answered 5/13/2013

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