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My thumb clicks when i bend it. it doesn't hurt but why does this happen?

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Trgger thumb: Most of the tome clicking thumb without pain also called trigger thumb if not painful there is no problem and does not require any treatment, but if there is any pain associated with it than you should see an orthpedic doctor.

Answered 6/17/2019

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