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I am getting thumb pain at base and joint of thumb - help please?
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Arthritis: Most commonly osteoarthritis, however you are on the young side for that to be symptomatic. Could be ligament laxity of the cmc joint, or possibly dequervains tenosynovitis of 1st extensor compartment. Recommend hand surgical evaluation.
Answered 6/20/2018
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