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What Should I Do About Inflammation And The Inability To Extend My Thumb?
Question: cannot fully extend tip of thumb. I fell on wrist April 15,hyperextending it. I treated as a sprain and it seemed to heal to almost normal within 6 weeks. Inflamation returned in August and cotinued to get worse. After a few weeks of increased inflamation I notice inability of thumb to fully extend. Can this condition be treated, or is surgery for reptured tendon eminent?
Brief Answer:
Probably pinched nerve of the wrist, follow the advice below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to a pinched nerve in the wrist. It can be related to injury during the fall. To confirm the diagnosis these examinations should be done:
- Nerve conduction study
- Magnetic resonance to see detailed views of your body
Some advice that I can give to you are:
- Use anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day
- Another treatment consists in prescribed corticosteroids. You should consult your doctor about this treatment
- If the symptoms continue for a few months surgery may be considered to take pressure of the nerve.
You should consult a neurologist for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
Probably pinched nerve of the wrist, follow the advice below
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to a pinched nerve in the wrist. It can be related to injury during the fall. To confirm the diagnosis these examinations should be done:
- Nerve conduction study
- Magnetic resonance to see detailed views of your body
Some advice that I can give to you are:
- Use anti inflammatory medications such as Ibuprofen 400 mg three times a day
- Another treatment consists in prescribed corticosteroids. You should consult your doctor about this treatment
- If the symptoms continue for a few months surgery may be considered to take pressure of the nerve.
You should consult a neurologist for further evaluation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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