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Ring figure and pinky down into wrist on right hand is numb and painful. what could be wrong?
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Likely ulnar nerve: You could well have compression of ulnar nerve at elbow or less likely at wrist. However, similar problems occur from thoracic outlet syndrome in shoulder and even c-8 radiculopathy in neck. Your doctor can sort this out.
Answered 8/27/2014
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