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I have a torn ligament in thumb, which type of doctor to go to?
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Thumb ligament tears: Can be on the ulnar or radial side of the MCP joint. They can be partial or complete. Partial tears often are treated conservatively unless there is a chronic symptomatic laxity. Acutes complete tears are treated woth immobilzation or with surgery depending upon the type of tear. Hand surgeons treat these most often and understand when to use what type of treatment
Answered 12/19/2018
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Hand specialist : A hand specialist is an orthopedic surgeon that took extra training in hand and focuses their practice on the hand. You could also potentially see a general orthopedic surgeon and they could refer you to a hand specialist if they felt it was needed.
Answered 12/19/2018
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