What's this symptom called?

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MupstateNY

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My first symptom was weakness in my R thumb, which has now affected other fingers of that hand. Now, if I bend my middle and/or ring fingers a right angle or almost a right angle, they get stuck in that position until I use my other hand to undo. Is there a name for this symptom?
 
Probably due to spasticity which is an increased muscle tone. Massage and rom of the arms and hands can help keep the fingers from curling in as fast as they could. As this progresses hand splints will help also.
 
In addition, just curling the hand over a foam block or end of an arm tray, if you are seated in a recliner or wheelchair.
 
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