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Saw a physiotherapy at hospital last week ref is it arthritis or tendon damage at the base of thumb,must admit brace has helped .

Only problem have to keep removing it just to do simple things then get hubby to put back on would a compression glove work any advice

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Another thing is if you drive, you won't be covered by the insurance companies if you wear them to drive. That is what I was told by occupation therapist who made mine. He says if you have a bump, through them out the window.

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