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Injured thumb 1.5 yrs ago. x-rays showed nothing wrong 1 and 9 mo later. thumb still in pain at mcp joint + limited rom upon flexion. why?

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Need exam: An examination by an ORS( or a hand specialist )will give you your answer most likely. Differential diagnosis not knowing your age or injury mechanism would include: ligament injury( gamekeeper's), early arthritis , tendinitis ( dequervain's),nodular tenosynovitis( trigger thumb) among others. Best of Luck!

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Answered 12/5/2017

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A member asked:

Injured thumb 1.5 yrs ago. x-rays showed nothing wrong 1 and 9 mo later. thumb still in pain at mcp joint + limited rom upon flexion. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Trettin answered

Dr Modi agreed

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