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Numbness in thumb tip pinched nerve ?
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Answered 5/15/2019
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Thumb numbness: Thumb numbness could be a from a "pinched nerve" in your neck, typically the C6 nerve root. However, most people also have varying degrees of pain, weakness, or tingling accompanying the numbness. However, I have seen patients in my practice with just numbness alone.
Answered 8/27/2019
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