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What Does It Mean To Have Degenerative Changes In Metacarpophalangeal Joints As Revealed On Test Results?
INDICATIONS: ATRHRITIS FINDINGS/CONCLUSION: There is marked degenerative changes involving the first metacarpal -carpal joint. The remainder of the wrist is grossly unremarkable. A punctate calcification is seen within the soft tissues between the fourth and fifth matter carpal bones.
Wed, 13 Aug 2014
This report is suggesting that your thumb joint is showing severe arthritis and its cartilage is completely worn so movements are not possible and whatever movement will be there , it will be associated with pain
This can be primary without any injury or secondary to trauma. My suggestion is that you can try a steroid injection. It will provide temporary pain relief. If pain is severe then I would recommend surgery.
This can be primary without any injury or secondary to trauma. My suggestion is that you can try a steroid injection. It will provide temporary pain relief. If pain is severe then I would recommend surgery.
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