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An accident 3 years ago caused nerves in right hand and arm to be severed. since then gone for one surgery.but today thumb kept twitching non stop?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

TWITCHING: may be a sign of INNERVATION! (Nerve "coming back") Unfortunately, it can also occur with the ABSENCE of nerve connections! Your Surgeon can order an EMG\NCS ( Probably a repeat since you very likely have had the study before) Hope this helps Good Luck Dr Z

Answered 4/23/2016

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