Seems to me, all of this could be explained on the elbow and hand strain of handling supers and frames during honey extraction?  This article probably pre-dated all of the carpal tunnel and other problems we now complain about regarding our hands.  


In my case, the work-related mechanical damage is particularly acute in my thumbs and elbows.  As I've said, my osteo-arthritis doesn't respond to bee stings in terms of any perceivable improvement.  I seriously doubt that given the x-rays that my problems were venom related.  Occam's Razor would suggest - too much lifting over a life-time.

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