Symptoms
Thumb pain
Pain at the base or tip of the thumb often refers from brachialis, brachioradialis, supinator and thenar muscles.
Overview
Pain at the base or tip of the thumb often refers from brachialis, brachioradialis, supinator and thenar muscles. Identifying which muscle reproduces the patient's familiar pain on palpation guides treatment and often produces meaningful change alongside standard care.
Clinical notes
Address thumb ergonomics (texting, mouse). Rule out CMC arthritis.
Red flags — when to refer
Acute trauma, deformity — refer.
Muscles often involved
References
- • Travell & Simons — Myofascial Pain and Dysfunction