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A 35-year-old female asked:
Why does the wrist area on the thumb side feel weak sometimes (bony part that sticks out). can you sprain your hand without swelling but feel's sore ?
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Dr. Mark Gallandanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 34 years experience
May be tendonitis: In most cases you would recall a sprain, but with the intermittent symptoms you are describing it may be that you are suffering from tendonitis. May people today suffer from tendonitis around the thumb from overuse (i.e. Smart phone use). Start your treatment with rice, and see a physician if symptoms don't subside. You may benefit from ot or a custom splint.
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United Kingdom
A 35-year-old female asked:
Why does the wrist area unde the thumb side feel weak sometimes (bony part that sticks out). Can you sprain your hand without swelling but feel's sore?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Kenneth Merrimananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 49 years experience
? osteoarthritis: Base of the thumb is the most common site to see early osteoarthritis in the upper extremity
that is as good an answer as i can come up with without actually seeing the hand up close and personal.
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