Question 1

what is the definition or description of: triphalangeal thumbs?

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Triphalangeal thumbs: Triphalangeal thumbs - part of polysyndactyly syndrome. The  thumb is made up of 3  bones vice 2.

Question 2

are there any new treatment options for triphalangeal thumbs?

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Recent publication: I'm not a hand surgeon but i see you've been waiting for awhile so i did a pubmed search and found a journal article from 2013 describing an alternative treatment: triphalangeal thumb with polydactyly: an alternative surgical method. Ozturk mb et al., . J hand microsurg. 2013 jun;5(1):20-3.I recommend you discuss this with your hand surgeon to see what your options are--not much published recently.

Question 3

what cause nodules on thumbs?

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Couple of things: Somewhat common is a ganglion cyst (small collection of concentrated joint fluid). Gouty tophus, or maybe a bone/cartilage cyst, or bone spur can form "nodules" on the thumb area. If it is bothersome to you, i suggest getting evaluated.
Good luck.

Question 4

what causes broad thumbs in people?

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Various: It can come from various reasons including that in some people it is normal for them.

Question 5

thumb getting locked in a position. what can cause this?

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Triggering: Catching of the tendon moving in and out of the thumb.

Question 6

i feel pain in mr left thumb and swealing.what reason?

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Arthritis: if no injury, it could be arthritis (swollen and painful) or infection - painful and red.

Question 7

what could be the cause of a numb thumb?

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Multiple: Multiple causes from trauma to the tumb, trama to the median nerve, carpel tunnel syndome, a slipped disc in the neck, etc.  If it persists get it checked out.

Question 8

what are the possible causes of thumb nail pain?

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Trauma most common: Injury would be the most common cause. It can be caused by infections around the nail (paronychia) or rarely by tumors under the nail. It is difficult to be any more precise than this without examining your thumb.

Question 9

why is my thumb swollen for no reason ?

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Several things can..: ...Cause a swollen thumb.  If you do not have a history of trauma, this list includes stenosing tenosynovits (trigger thumb), tendonitis, degenerative arthritis, gouty arthritis, rheumatologic conditions, and infection.  If the swelling last for more than a few days, i strongly urge you to see a board certified hand surgeon for a comprehensive evaluation.

Question 10

what causes a swollen thumb?

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Many causes. : There are many potential causes and a good history and exam will helps to determine the answer. For example is this a tumor? Is it lymphatic or vascular congestion? Positional? Work related? Congenital? Constrictive due to ring wear? Due to bone, skin, fat, nerves, vessels?, etc.

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