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Constant pain in my right thumb(2nd knuckle up over) which weakens my grip can cause pain up to my wrist n and arm and through my hand on the side?
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Cortisone shot: For the pain of synovitis or arthritis of the joint, i recommend an intra-articular cortisone shot to relieve the pain.
Answered 11/12/2013
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Many possibilities: This might be due to tendinitis in the thumb or at the lateral aspect of the wrist called dequerain's tenosynovitis arthritis would be more unusual at this age may also consider carpal tunnel syndrome need to be seen and evaluated.
Answered 9/5/2017
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