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I was diagnosed with a partially torn left thumb ucl. after 4 weeks of splinting and 4 weeks of casting, i feel no relief. what's next?
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Thumb ucl tear: Most partial ucl tears will improve after 4-6 weeks of casting/immobilization. If the pain is not improving with time out if the cast the next step is to consider oral anti inflammatories/ice or a cortisone injection if the ligament feels stable clinically. If the ligament still is painful when stressed you may need to consider surgical repair.
Answered 4/14/2013
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