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basal joint versus basilar joint - for thumb

Posted: Jul 16, 2012

Are they both the same thing? I've had doctors dictate both and was curious if they meant anything different than thumb CMC? Thank you :-)

To answer the actual question.... - SH

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First of all "if only," there is absolutely no need for the nastiness and rudeness.

I believe basilar and basal both mean the same thing: Pertaining to a base.

Thank you!! - OP

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Thank you so much! I suspected that, but I wasn't certain. I appreciate it :)

Wow. So quick to jump - all over me

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for suggesting the answer could be found with some research, but no one offers the OP any answers. If you're so concerned about the OP, why not do her work for her and hand her the answer?

I found at least seven reputable hits specifically equating the two terms with a single Google search. There is no reason why someone else couldn't have done the same, including the OP.

Berating me might have made you feel better about the wonderfulness of your own personal self, but the OP still didn't get her answer. So, you weren't any more use to her than you think I was.

You didn't come off as just suggesting, but you came off rude. - OP

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Being constructive does not have to come with a side of sarcasm. I respect that research is an invaluable tool, but as I said I have done so before coming here. Isn't asking amongst other peers also a part of researching?

No, I don't need any handouts, thank you. I also stated in another response that I have researched and indicated that I thought they could mean the same thing just in different usage, but I wasn't sure.

All I was asking if that were the case or not. A yes or no would've been enough for me. I didn't intend for an argument.

to "if only" - sm

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My reply was to you, not to the OP. I believe someone else answered her question so no need for me to reply to her.

perhaps you should read "Using the Word Help Board" above? - nm

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