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Thumb arthritis: Did anyone have carpometacarpal (CMC) surgery?

Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Aug 7, 2023 | Replies (27)
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Yes, I’ve only had 3 visits so far. I’m going to PT that specializes in hand therapy. Is it normal for my whole hand to still be a little swollen and all my fingers pretty stiff? I work on the home exercises daily but the fingers just don’t want to bend and are all swollen at the joints.

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Sue, Volunteer Mentor | @sueinmn | Jun 11, 2023

Ice, ice ice. Before and after exercise. In the morning and before bed. Sometimes it helps to alternate warm (warm soaks or a paraffin bath) with cold soaks. Also, the more you move your hand as and fingers, the more you will force the fluid to subside. One exercise to try is to hold your hand up and massagage firmly from fingertip to wrist. Ask your therapist to show you how.
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