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For the last 10 years, I've worked as a medical transcriptionist. I've never had any problems until just now. My thumb has started to ache every time I lift it off the keyboard. I love my job and don't want anything to keep me from doing it. Why is this happening now all of a sudden?5 years 37 weeks ago923
For the past year I have had right wrist pain and trouble writing. Since I am right handed, this is becoming more and more of a problem. What should I do about this?7 years 36 weeks ago1433
Have you ever heard of a false aneurysm in the hand? What can cause this kind of problem?2 years 20 weeks ago2026
Have you ever heard of a first metacarpal extension osteotomy? I went to a hand surgeon for a second opinion because I don't want a joint replacement for my thumb arthritis. The osteotomy was something he suggested as an alternative option. I found a little on the Internet, but not enough to answer my questions.44 weeks 1 day ago589
Have you ever heard of a tendon laceration from using a power spray to wash a house? I left my 18-year old son in charge of power washing the house and he ended up in the emergency room with a tendon laceration. He says the spray just touched his hand in one place but it left a mark on him. So I guess it must be true.2 years 23 weeks ago927
Have you ever heard of the Tome technique for carpal tunnel surgery? I had my first carpal tunnel release six months ago. But my surgeon retired.The new surgeon wants to use this Tome method. Is it okay?1 year 7 weeks ago272
Have you ever heard of thyroid problems causing carpal tunnel syndrome?5 years 37 weeks ago2406
Have you ever heard of using magnets for carpal tunnel syndrome? Does it work?4 years 51 weeks ago1523
Having lived 60 years of my life without them, I'm wondering why now all of a sudden I have small cysts growing near the ends of my fingers. What are these growths, and where did they come from?8 years 1 week ago708
How can I tell if surgery is needed for carpal tunnel syndrome?5 years 24 weeks ago851
How can my recent "minor" injury to the base of my thumb cause me so much pain and difficulty with even the lightest activities?7 years 36 weeks ago982
How do most injuries of the finger collateral ligaments occur?8 years 1 week ago733
How does a wrist brace help fight symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?8 years 1 week ago576
How does arthritis in the hands cause carpal tunnel syndrome?6 years 36 weeks ago413
How does pressure inside the carpal tunnel of the wrist cause symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome?8 years 1 week ago355
How is the ulnar collateral ligament of the thumb usually injured?8 years 1 week ago468
How well do steroid injections work for carpal tunnel syndrome?3 years 19 weeks ago426
I am 55 and have pain at the base of my thumb. My doctor wants me to have surgery to fix the joint. Will this make the pain go away?7 years 36 weeks ago571
I am 55, and I have arthritis at the base of my thumb. My doctor wants to operate. Will surgery make my arthritis worse?7 years 36 weeks ago360
I am 63-years old and have two painful conditions in my wrist and hand. One is carpal tunnel syndrome and the other is arthritis at the base of the thumb. Are these connected? Which one caused the other?6 years 38 weeks ago376
I am a 66-year old restaurant owner. I have pretty bad carpal tunnel syndrome. I can't really afford to retire yet. If I don't get some relief from these symptoms, I may be forced to take disability. Am I too old for surgery?4 years 39 weeks ago338
I am a construction worker responsible for drilling and work that requires the use of power tools. I notice my hands are starting to ache after long days of using the pneumatic drill. Are there any long-term effects of this kind of work?7 years 36 weeks ago336
I am a full-time nurse on a pediatric unit. For two months I've had a painful spot on my wrist every time I use my thumb. Trying to lift the babies and children has become hard. I've had the painful area injected with cortisone twice, and I'm wearing a splint. Is there anything else that could help?5 years 37 weeks ago392
I am a high school student in a magnet school for music. My main instrument is the piano. In the last few months I've been having more and more problems with hand and wrist pain. It started out just hurting when I played. Now it hurts while I'm playing and for several hours later. What can I do about this?3 years 19 weeks ago472
I am a piano teacher with a fairly large studio of students. Next month I'm going to have surgery for Dupuytren's disease. Two of the fingers on my left hand are affected. I'll still be able to teach using my right hand but how long will the left hand be out of commission?3 years 19 weeks ago450
I am a professional oboe player in a large symphony orchestra. While we were traveling overseas, I fell and broke my wrist. My wrist is healed but my thumb is not. One of the extensor tendons in my thumb ruptured. I didn't know it until the cast was taken off. If I have surgery to repair the tendon, will I get my full motion back?2 years 6 weeks ago680
I am a stay-at-home Mom with two small children. Whenever I lift one of the kids from under the arms, I get a sharp, stabbing pain in my wrist right at the base of the thumb. I'm having more and more trouble opening jars and even turning doorknobs. I'm only 33 years old. Could I possibly have arthritis already?22 weeks 3 days ago169
I am an avid bowler on two different adult leagues. But my bowling average has gone way down since I developed carpal tunnel syndrome. I heard from another bowler that there's a way a therapist can bend my elbow and hand to get these painful symptoms to stop. What is it called and where can I get it?4 weeks 2 days ago80
I am an occupational therapist in a large hand clinic in the midwest. I've been given the task of researching what works and what doesn't work for several hand conditions that we see routinely. Before I go and reinvent the wheel, I'm wondering if someone else has already done something like this that I could use to get started?15 weeks 1 day ago163
I am going in for trigger finger surgery. I've been given the option of either having an "open" procedure or a newer "percutaneous" method. Which is best?7 years 36 weeks ago568
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