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OA in thumb joint. Back of hand discoloured?

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Cheetah
Cheetah

Two years ago I had a trapeziectomy on my left hand.  I lost a little strength in my thumb, but now have no pain, which is great!  My right hand is now in the same condition, worse probably, and I've got an appointment with my GP to see if he will refer me for a trapeziectomy on that thumb joint too.  The thumb joint is swollen, very painful and even my wrist seems to be affected as I can't lift things without pain, e.g. heavy saucepans.  However, what I find strange is that the colour on the back of this hand has changed.  It looks brown/sunburned as though I have a permanent bruise under the skin.  Anyone else have this?  I presume it's connected with the thumb joint.  It also looks as though it's slightly swollen over the wrist.  Any thoughts anyone?

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