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Posted on Sun, 30 Jun 2019
Question: Hello, I was told by one of the doctors that I might have trigger thumb. Can this be diagnosed with a CT? Thank you, XXXXXXX
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Answered by Dr. AJEET SINGH (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Trigger thumb

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I am Dr Ajeet XXXXXXX

A trigger thumb is a clinical diagnosis which is made on the basis of history,symptoms and clinical examination.There is severe pain and inflammation of flexor tendons.

An x ray or CT scan can't pick the changes.
A High resolution MRI can.You can go for it.

Hope that I have answered your query.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Hello, I Was Told By One Of The Doctors That

Brief Answer: Trigger thumb Detailed Answer: Hi. Welcome to Ask a doctor service. I am Dr Ajeet XXXXXXX A trigger thumb is a clinical diagnosis which is made on the basis of history,symptoms and clinical examination.There is severe pain and inflammation of flexor tendons. An x ray or CT scan can't pick the changes. A High resolution MRI can.You can go for it. Hope that I have answered your query. Regards.