Carpometacarpal Boss

Aka: Carpometacarpal Boss

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II. Cause

  1. Repetitive Trauma at carpometacarpal joint

III. Symptoms

  1. Pain at carpometacarpal joint of 2nd and 3rd fingers

IV. Signs

  1. Bony prominence at base of 2nd and 3rd Metacarpals

V. Differential diagnosis

  1. Ganglion Cyst

VI. Management

  1. Splinting
  2. NSAIDs
  3. Surgical excision of bony spur
    1. Indicated for persistent pain despite treatment

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