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How Long Will Pain Last In The Wrist Area With Pulled Tendon?

I was in a car accident 12/19/13 and according to a physician I saw in January I was told I have a pulled tendon. this is on my thumb or wrist area of my hand. How long should I still have pain from this injury? Should I get a 2nd opinion if this is still bothering me after this many months?
Fri, 11 Nov 2016
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hi I have noted your concern about continuous pain in your thumb/ wrist after a car accident and it was diagnosed as pulled tendon. In my opinion the pain due to pulled tendon should be over in 3-4 weeks. If pain is persisting then I suggest you get an x ray to rule out fracture around wrist particularly fracture scaphoid, and go for second opinion with orthopedic surgeon.
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How Long Will Pain Last In The Wrist Area With Pulled Tendon?

hi I have noted your concern about continuous pain in your thumb/ wrist after a car accident and it was diagnosed as pulled tendon. In my opinion the pain due to pulled tendon should be over in 3-4 weeks. If pain is persisting then I suggest you get an x ray to rule out fracture around wrist particularly fracture scaphoid, and go for second opinion with orthopedic surgeon.