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A member asked:
I keep dislocating my thumb for 4 mths. 1st time hurt- afterwards i can easily dislocate it w/o pain. it's hurting again - should i seek med. advice?
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Dislocating joint: Long history of dislocating thumb joint. You seem to have a condition called "ligamentous laxity". There are some medical conditions sometimes associated - Marfan's most well known. If it bothers you a lot see a hand orthopedist to discuss options.
Answered 9/16/2016
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