Signs and symptoms of thumb arthritis may include swelling or stiffness at the base of the thumb. As the arthritis progresses, the pain and weakness may increase along with decreasing range of motion at the base of the thumb. As the arthritis advances even further, bone spurs may develop, resulting in an enlarged appearance at the base of the ...

2022年6月16日 · Thumb arthritis is common with aging and occurs when cartilage wears away from the ends of the bones that form the joint at the base of your thumb — also known as the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint. Thumb arthritis can cause severe pain, swelling, and decreased strength and range of motion, making it difficult to do simple tasks, such as turning ...

2017年11月23日 · The 5 major causes of CMC joint pain include osteoarthritis, fractures, tendon injuries, ligament injuries, and nerve problems. Thumb osteoarthritis is common and involves the breakdown of the joint cartilage. There are 4 distinct stages based upon severity. CMC joint arthritis is due to continued wear and tear of the thumb.

Arthritis is a condition that affects joints, ultimately resulting in wearing out of the protective cartilage joint surface. In the thumb, the most common site for arthritis to develop is in the basal joint at the base of the thumb — also known as the thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint.

2024年1月12日 · Thumb arthritis can begin to develop when the cartilage that surrounds and cushions your thumb joints starts to break down (degenerate). This is a common type of arthritis called osteoarthritis. Symptoms include pain, stiffness and swelling. Treatment ranges from at-home measures like pain relievers to in-office procedures like surgery.

What is arthritis in the base of the thumb? The base of the thumb is where the thumb joins up with the wrist. The main joint involved in arthritis at the base of the thumb is the trapeziometacarpal joint (also known as the carpometacarpal joint – CMC joint of the thumb).

The carpometacarpal joint of the thumb is a common site of osteoarthritis. Carpometacarpal osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition of the hand that causes pain, stiffness and weakness.

In particular, early stages of thumb CMC joint arthritis may be treated nonoperatively or with less invasive surgical techniques to relieve symptoms, restore function and strength, stop the progression of the disease, and even potentially reverse the process.

primary OA at the base of the thumb by concentrating forces on the palmar aspect of the trapeziometacarpal joint; - in specimens affected by DJD, center of pressure on CMC joint moved dorsally by 56.8% of the length of the trapezial surface

Thumb hypertension must be controlled at the time of Thumb CMC arthroplasty. An excellent control method is thumb MP joint fusion which is also an excellent surgical treatment for MP joint OA. Dorsal incision is used to open the EPL/EPB interval and MP capsule.