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Hand/wrist/thumb trauma from car accident 5 months ago. no fracture, but still cannot apply weight/force. any way to speed healing?

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Dr. Rick Pospisil answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

5 mo old hand injury: You should immediately be seen by a Hand specialist , One can have injury to the tendons ,ligaments which can be equally painful and should be treated!

Dr Blinski agreed

Answered 2/24/2016

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