Because of his symtpoms he was seen by his orthopedic surgeon. The findings were:
- Pain with movement of the wrist
- Swelling, most noted over the back of the hand/wrist
- Tenderness in the 'anatomic snuff-box' at the base of the thumb
By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com Guide
Updated August 26, 2005
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Because of his symtpoms he was seen by his orthopedic surgeon. The findings were: