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  2. De Quervain syndrome - Wikipedia

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    De Quervain syndrome occurs when two tendons that control movement of the thumb become constricted by their tendon sheath in the wrist. [ 3 ][ 5 ][ 6 ] This results in pain and tenderness on the thumb side of the wrist. [ 3 ] Radial abduction of the thumb is painful. [ 6 ] On some occasions, there is uneven movement or triggering of the thumb ...

  3. Trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis - Wikipedia

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    Trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis (TMC OA) is, also known as osteoarthritis at the base of the thumb, thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis, basilar (or basal) joint arthritis, or as rhizarthrosis. [3][1][2] This joint is formed by the trapezium bone of the wrist and the metacarpal bone of the thumb. This is one of the joints where most humans ...

  4. Marfan syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The most serious signs and symptoms associated with Marfan syndrome involve the cardiovascular system: undue fatigue, shortness of breath, heart palpitations, racing heartbeats, or chest painradiating to the back, shoulder, or arm. Cold arms, hands, and feet can also be linked to MFS because of inadequate circulation.

  5. Thoracic outlet syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a condition in which there is compression of the nerves, arteries, or veins in the superior thoracic aperture, the passageway from the lower neck to the armpit, also known as the thoracic outlet. [ 1 ] There are three main types: neurogenic, venous, and arterial. [ 1 ] The neurogenic type is the most common and ...

  6. Ulnar collateral ligament injury of the thumb - Wikipedia

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    Gamekeeper's thumb and skier's thumb are two similar conditions, both of which involve insufficiency of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) of the thumb. The chief difference between these two conditions is that skier's thumb is generally considered to be an acute condition acquired after a fall or similar abduction injury to the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint of the thumb, whereas gamekeeper ...

  7. Osteoarthritis - Wikipedia

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    For pain management, heat can be used to relieve stiffness, and cold can relieve muscle spasms and pain. [87] Among people with hip and knee osteoarthritis, exercise in water may reduce pain and disability, and increase quality of life in the short term. [88] Also therapeutic exercise programs such as aerobics and walking reduce pain and ...

  8. Ligamentous laxity - Wikipedia

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    Ligamentous laxity, or ligament laxity, is a cause of chronic body pain characterized by loose ligaments. When this condition affects joints in the entire body, it is called generalized joint hypermobility, which occurs in about ten percent of the population, and may be genetic. Loose ligaments can appear in a variety of ways and levels of ...

  9. Muscles of the thumb - Wikipedia

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    The muscles of the thumb are nine skeletal muscles located in the hand and forearm. The muscles allow for flexion, extension, adduction, abduction and opposition of the thumb. The muscles acting on the thumb can be divided into two groups: The extrinsic hand muscles, with their muscle bellies located in the forearm, and the intrinsic hand ...

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