It's uncommon for a cord by the thumb, but yes does occur. How long since you noticed it, any other signs?

Since its sore a triamcinolone shot might help and stabilise it. If no contracture and sore that might suggest it's still early enough and active so RT could be considered. Unless you've previously had RT in that area, in which case a consultation about 1 series, instead of 2 could be on the cards.

Emdoller:

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Thanks for the reply. It’s been there for several years but has recently starting getting worse (larger, pain).

I live in California. How do I find a dr that performs RT?

Thanks!
Ed

I have it with both hands. Attached image shows you a nasty progression. You can see that the cord goes down the thumb as well. Thumb pulled into my index finger and can't open up.

I have had my thumb released once with NA in 2019 (Paris) but I have been locked in fortress Australia for the past two years and can't get back for further treatment until next year. The hand surgeons who do NA in Australia won't touch this. They want surgery and skin grafts.

Image must have been to big. Here it is again.

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I have had my thumb released once with NA in 2019 (Paris) but I have been locked in fortress Australia for the past two years and can't get back for further treatment until next year. The hand surgeons who do NA in Australia won't touch this. They want surgery and skin grafts.

Hi Seph, I had my hands successfully done (NA) by David Hunter (www.plasticsurgery.com.au/) a good five years ago.
His approach was quite different from "normal" NA as he uses many more needle pricks as shown in some of the Youtube videos I watched.
Also I much appreciated his accessibility and the possibility to consult by email (I sent photos and history). Useful as I am in Byron Bay. He might be open to have a "look" at your thumb.
Cheers, Dirk