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Carpometacarpal Boss

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Carpometacarpal Boss

  • Cause
  1. Repetitive Trauma at carpometacarpal joint
  • Symptoms
  1. Pain at carpometacarpal joint of 2nd and 3rd fingers
  • Signs
  1. Bony prominence at base of 2nd and 3rd Metacarpals
  • Differential diagnosis
  1. Ganglion Cyst
  • Management
  1. Splinting
  2. NSAIDs
  3. Surgical excision of bony spur
    1. Indicated for persistent pain despite treatment