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I'm having a thumb problem. when i put weight on left thumb it feels it's gonna give out or break?

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Ligament injury?: If there is lack of stability against resistance this might indicate a ligament injury. Have you had trauma to the thumb recently?

Answered 11/5/2017

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A member asked:

I'm having a thumb problem. when i put weight on left thumb it feels it's gonna give out or break?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laura Anissian answered

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