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Soreness at the base of thumb; tendon or joint problem?
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Joint cmc joint: Degeneration of baisilar thumb joint very common.
Answered 5/19/2019
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Either: You may have arthritis or a tendon problem. Treatment exists for both.
Answered 5/19/2019
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