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I hurt my wrist a year ago and the doc said it was a contusion. now everytime i move my thumb a tendon moves infront of my wrist is this ok.
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Depends: Depends on how much it hurts if not too much just watch and wait if worse they you need to seek attention from a hand surgeon.
Answered 4/14/2013
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