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Sudden onset sharp pain at base of fingers in left had shooting up the middle and ring fingers. 46yo female dropped plate i was holding no control?
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Nerve Injury: You may have pinched a a nerve in the hand or elbow called the ulnar nerve. This nerve supplies half the middle finger, ring finger and little finger. If it was sudden while you were doing something and went away no need for worry. If rapidly improving and NSAIDs can help. If it persists or is severe it could indicate damage to the nerve that should be evaluated. Very common, usually goes away.
Answered 4/15/2016
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