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A pain in my thumb side of wrist for 3 weeks it's getting better wz splint but lately my thumb pop out of place from base & i've 2 turn it back crack?
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Thumb pain: May be De Quervain tendonitis, splinting, NSAIDS( motrin products), rest,ice is treatment ,but the thumb dislocation is not usual would follow up with orthopedist as may need MRI to assess anatomy . http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/de-quervains-tenosynovitis/basics/definition/CON-20027238
Answered 12/28/2016
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