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Bucket thumb

It’s really fun to play outside and with our hands do many things. Our hands allow us to do many things in the world, from sports to artwork, and even writing. Our hands are the most useful part of the body—the most important tool in many daily activities. But if we overuse our hands without breaks, we can develop a problem known as specialty excavator buckets thumb. In this article, we will discover the meaning of bucket thumb, its causative factors, its prevention, and treatment. If you or anybody you know ever found themselves in pain or discomfort on your thumb after doing activities, READ ON to know more about this problem

Bucket thumb is a condition of the thumb joint, known as the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint. This joint is at the base of the thumb where it connects to the wrist. The CMC joint is so crucial because it provides the thumb with so much mobility. This movement is key for performing tasks such as grasping, holding or even playing games. When we overuse this joint or injure it somehow, it can become painful, swollen and cause difficulty moving the thumb. You might also hear this issue called texting thumb or gamer’s thumb. It can occur due to repetitive motions as well, such as texting on a cell phone or playing video games for long periods of time, which is because " But it’s not only those activities; bucket thumb can also come from other things we do as well, such as gardening, knitting or carrying heavy items around the house.

Causes and Symptoms of Bucket Thumb

As we said before, specialty digger buckets thumb can be caused from repeating the same movement over and over again. But it can also stem from injury, arthritis, or other health issues that impact our joints. Other symptoms would be pain or tenderness in the thumb joint, stiffness or difficulty moving the thumb or swelling or tenderness around the thumb joint as well as a clicking or popping noise when they move their thumb. These symptoms can cause significant difficulty in day-to-day tasks, such as grasping items, opening jars, or even holding a pen for writing.” If you or some you know are experiencing any of these symptoms, make sure to see a doctor. A physician can identify the cause of the pain and recommend the best treatment options.

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