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What can be done for pain in the side of my wrist by the thumb, possibly from sign language?
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Splinting: If you have pain at the base of your thumb and are under 40 you probably have basilar, base of the thumb, instability. If you are a women over 50 you are probably one of the 25% women with basilar joint arthritis. Early treatment with splints and injections help. Joint replacement is performed when you cannot tolerate the pain.
Answered 10/7/2012
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