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Wartenberg syndrome

Wartenberg Syndrome: Burning on the Thumb Side Is Not Always a Tendon Problem

October 3, 2026 by Ata Elvan

Thumb-side wrist pain is not always tendon-related. Superficial radial nerve involvement can cause burning, numbness and touch sensitivity despite preserved strength.

Categories Wrist & Hand Tags burning wrist pain, nerve entrapment, physiotherapy, radial nerve, thumb numbness, Wartenberg syndrome
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