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A member asked:
I can't straighten out my thumb at all and it's very painful. should i get a cast?
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No: Could be a trigger thumb. The tendon that flexes the thumb can become swollen and get caught in a tunnel that it must slide through. This can be very painful. You can try a splint and advil or aleve, (naproxen) but these do not usually work. A cortisone type injection into the thumb can provide complete relief. See a hand surgeon to get it checked out.
Answered 3/9/2020
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