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What Causes Persistent Thumb Pain After A Wrist Fracture?
About 2 months ago I fractured my 2 bones either side of my wrist I had it in plaster for4 week s they ve put a hand splint on but the problem is I m still having a lot of pain at the base of the thumb which is also started giving me pain in my hand and fingers when I move my wrist any idear what it could be please thanks
Mon, 9 Jan 2017
Hi,
It is because of restriction of movement of thumb and the cast. Do physiotherapy and soak the hand in warm water. It will improve in some time.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ankit
It is because of restriction of movement of thumb and the cast. Do physiotherapy and soak the hand in warm water. It will improve in some time.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ankit
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