Left thumb basal joint s/l pinch s/l pesio arthritis.
Posted By: Just Looking on 2007-09-29
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Subject: Left thumb basal joint s/l pinch s/l pesio arthritis.
This is a diagnosis. any ideas? Thanks so much!!!
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