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Does Carpometacarpal Bossing Need Surgery?

Hi, I think I may have a carpal boss on my left hand. I remember lifting my hand up very swiftly and hard hitting a hard surface. A few months later I noticed a hard bony protuberance on my wrist. After some research it sounds like a carpal boss - I am seeing a doc for an X-ray in a month. But keen to know what treatments there are apart from surgery. I have just started using a wrist brace as it s been hurting abit lately. Can it go away on its own? I think I ve had it for a few months. Thank you Linda
Thu, 26 Dec 2019
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Hello,

If there is pain, surgical correction is required. If the symptoms are mild, conservative measures like physiotherapy will be more than enough.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Does Carpometacarpal Bossing Need Surgery?

Hello, If there is pain, surgical correction is required. If the symptoms are mild, conservative measures like physiotherapy will be more than enough. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician