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What could cause sharp wrist pain radiating from the thumb?
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Arthritis/tendonitis: The most common place for arthritis of the hand is at the base of the thumb. This can cause pain in the fleshy part of thumb, known as the thenar emminance. Tendonitis is also common aroun the thumb and wrist. See a board certified orthopaedic hand surgeon for evaluation and treatment.
Answered 3/31/2014
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