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Re: Thumb Arthritis

Author: kdk ★2017
Date: 2021-08-22 18:30

In a related vein, has anyone run across a support of any kind for mild arthritic pain in the *left* thumb that doesn't interfere with the mobility needed to cover/uncover the thumb hole and press/release the register key?

The ortho I consulted tells me that, technically, it's wrist arthritis, and there _is_ another area on the opposite side of my left wrist near my pinky that also sometimes hurts a little when I play. I've tried the standard wrist supports they sell at Rite-Aid and one similar one a hand therapist gave me. But they get in the way, mostly too bulky, I think, around the palm area. I think supporting the whole wrist structure might help stabilize the tendons, but it can't be at the expense of range-of-motion.

Or maybe "support" in this instance *means* reduced range of motion?

FWIW, I had cortisone injections into it and they gave temporary relief. Maybe that's the best solution on an occasional basis?

How has anyone else dealt with this?

Karl

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