What causes bone spurs in the thumb?
Disease description:
My wife came home from work today saying her thumb joint hurts. After going to the hospital for an X-ray, she was diagnosed with bone spurs. I'd like to ask, what exactly is thumb bone spur and how does it happen?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
It is generally caused by factors such as fatigue. The above-mentioned conditions are associated with rapid finger movements, prolonged fatigue, and poor posture. Prolonged rapid finger activity is the main cause of these conditions, including repetitive keyboard typing and fast hand movements. These conditions can usually be treated with acupuncture, electrothermal therapy, etc., which help alleviate pain symptoms caused by thumb bone spurs.
