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My thumb keeps getting stuck in one position and is extremely painful. what does this sound like?

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Snapping thumb: This is a snapping thumb secondary to tendinitis. It is usually easy to treat with a local cortisone injection. Resistent cases can resolve with a minor surgical release. Have it evaluated an orthopedist.

Answered 7/3/2013

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