A member asked:

Hurt my wrist in may mowing the grass and hit a hole. the pain is down my thumb, thru that side of my wrist. very bad at times. how long will it last?

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Thumb pain: Many possible causes: sprain, tendonitis, fracture. Get orthopedic exam & specific imaging.

Answered 12/31/2022

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Wrist pain: Can come from a fracture, arthritis, tendinitis and contusion to a joint as well as a ligament strain , even nerve injury or compression can give pain on the absence of numbness , if pain persists several months after an event am exam and x-ray may shed some light upon the cause , a hand surgeon takes care of these type of concerns.

Answered 9/17/2013

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