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Can't move my finger without pain? due to too much typing?

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Dr. Raymond Raven answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

More detail: Are you having pain? Is it locking or just stiff? Do you have any numbness or tingling? Do you have any medical problems such as diabetes? Are your symptoms worse in the morning? Any history of trauma?

Answered 9/17/2015

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