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I am a 49-year-old male w/ major 1st carpelmetacarpel degeneration dominent hand noninvasive didn' work, tendon procidure unacceptable. what are best options? goal=little longterm pain, full strength.
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No good options: Generally, advanced osteoarthritis of the cmc joint of the thumb is very debilitating. Nsaids and local injections usually provide short term relief at best. Physical therapy and splinting again have modest value in my experience.
Answered 2/7/2013
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Hand surgeon: Perhaps see a university based hand surgeopn who could give you your options.
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