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Hand & Wrist Disorders: Lend Me a Hand (& Wrist)
Mayo Clinic Talks
Do X-Rays Help With Thumb CMC Arthritis?
X-rays do help with thumb CMC arthritis diagnosis as they provide information on which joints are involved, such as thumb-carpal metacarpal joint or hand trapezial arthritis. The exam for thumb CMC arthritis involves testing for dorsal subluxation of the thumb metacarpal base on the trapezium and eliciting pain by reducing the arthritic joint. Trigger finger is a common diagnosis where pressure on the baller aspect of the MCP joint and making a fist can reveal nodules or pain. Hand therapy and steroid injections are effective treatments. Ulnar wrist pain can be caused by soft tissue injuries like triangular fibrocartilage complex or ECU tendon, and MRI is used for diagnosis. Above elbow splints are effective for limiting twisting in ulnar wrist pain cases.
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