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I am unable to move my thumb and the bone between my thumb and wrist hurts. ?

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Dr. Darryl Blinski answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Thumb injury: No history of trauma? Best to seek X-ray of area and see a hand surgeon.

Answered 2/16/2015

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