What causes disability to bend left thumb?
Patient: I have never been able to bend my left thumb since birth and it s weird. Doctors say everything that needs to be in my thumb is there, but can t explain why It wont bend. It s irritating and sometimes painful to try to bend it alone, but I can manually bend it with no complications other than slight irritation. Please help! I need to know. Doctor: Hi Hope this message finds you in good health.I have gone through your complaints and understand your concern.some of a nerve supplying the muscles of your thumb might be damaged since birth..that might be the reason.other possibility is mucle power loss.get EMG,NCV studies done.Nothing to worry about.     I hope your question has been answered.If you have any follow-up queries,feel free to consult me anytime.Thanks,Take care,God bless.