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Pain in thumb after accident.
I recently met with an accident, where I got several injuries. Since then, I am unable to bend or straighten my thumb. When I try to hold something or grip something, there is severe pain. Soon after the accident there was a bit of swelling but after a few days my finger got better. However I am unable to use it for day to day activities.. Kindly need advise doctor.
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Hi..You start sound tendon sliding exercises and grip,strenghtening exercises on daily basis in due course you will get the results
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Hello. You may have a tendon injury to either the FPL or EPL tendon. In addition there may be a volar plate injury. Please see a hand specialist orthopaedic surgeon soon for assessment as these injuries can if untreated can lead to long term problems. Dr M Vashishtha FRCS, dr-MV.com
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