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Carpometacarpal Boss
- Cause
- Repetitive trauma at carpometacarpal joint
- Symptoms
- Pain at carpometacarpal joint of 2nd and 3rd fingers
- Signs
- Bony prominence at base of 2nd and 3rd metacarpals
- Differential diagnosis
- Management
- Splinting
- NSAIDs
- Surgical excision of bony spur
- Indicated for persistent pain despite treatment