Suggest Remedy For Pain On Thumb Joint

Posted on Fri, 5 Jun 2015

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Fri, 5 Jun 2015 Answered on

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Question : I've been having pretty severe right thumb joint pain that is effecting my work and general life.

Also no trauma or recent injury to hand or thumb

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There is possibility of de Quervain's tenosynovitis.

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I have studied your case
There is possibility of de Quervain's tenosynovitis.
Thumb spica splint will be suitable for de Quervain's tenosynovitis.
Physiotherapy like USG and TENS will help in relieving symptoms.

Clinical examination is important for diagnosis, so I will advise you to consult your doctor.
If required X ray can be done to rule out bony disease.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (14 minutes later)

Could it be possibly related to the sx I had in this thumb? I feel like the pain is the worst over the scar.
I ruptured that ligament snow skiing and it had to be completely rebuilt and reattached to the bone...
Just curious. I will seek an ortho consultant as you suggested but curious if it could be related.

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes this could be related to previous surgery.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again,

I have read your query,

This pain could be related to scar of previous surgery. clinical examination will help to confirm this.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar