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I have pain running from my wrist on the pinkie finger side till my elbow and at times my fingers also . my wrist is swollen. is it a ligament tear?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Ulnar wrist pain: Check with your orthopedic hand surgeon. May be ecu tendonitis, cubital tunnel, tfcc tear, fracture, or other sprain.

Dr Lovell agreed

Answered 4/29/2013

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Dr. Mark Einbecker answered

Can't say: You really need to have the extremity examined by a health care specialist.They should be able to tell you what the problem is.

Dr Holmes agreed

Answered 3/14/2014

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A member asked:

I have pain running from my wrist on the pinkie finger side till my elbow and at times my fingers also . my wrist is swollen. is it a ligament tear?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Michalski answered

Dr Lovell agreed

Dr. Mark Einbecker answered

Dr Holmes agreed

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