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I have tendonitis in thumb and crps in wist. dr. put on a cast for a month and said it will help treat both. can crps be treated by cast?

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Dr. Ki-Hon Lin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: Immobilization in a cast is a treatment option for CRPS - the concept is to allow the joint inflammation to settle down. Eventually, though, you will need to work on restoring range of motion and strength in the wrist.

Answered 11/5/2015

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