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Will a ganglion cyst resolve on it's own? painful lumb at base of thumb, 2nd joint down. hard to use hand and is causing off/on numbness. cmc arthroplasty 6 mths ago, with suspension?
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Looks like you have symptoms which would require a hand or orthopedic surgeons evaluation. I doubt if it will go away on its own
Answered 9/8/2021
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