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What Does Missing Muscle And Little Cartilage In Hand/wrist Indicate?

i have been to a hand doctor about my hands, im missing muscle in my thumbs an have very little cartilage in my wrist. My doctor doesnt know what it is, an has never seen anything like it. Ive had this hand/wrists problem all my life and its getting worse. what could it be?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,

It can be congenital problems and does not require any definite treatment. You can consult an orthopaedician for expert opinion.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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What Does Missing Muscle And Little Cartilage In Hand/wrist Indicate?

Hello, It can be congenital problems and does not require any definite treatment. You can consult an orthopaedician for expert opinion. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician