Thumb arthritis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
网页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 …
Basal Joint Arthritis Symptoms and Treatment - Healthline
网页2018年9月17日 · Basal joint arthritis occurs when the cartilage in the bones of the thumb wears away. Learn about symptoms like pain and stiffness, and treatment options.
Thumb arthritis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
网页2022年6月16日 · If this movement produces a grinding sound, or causes pain or a gritty feeling, the cartilage has likely worn down, and the bones are rubbing against each other. Imaging techniques, usually X-rays, can reveal signs of thumb arthritis, including: Bone spurs. Worn-down cartilage. Loss of joint space.
Basal Joint Arthritis: Osteoarthritis of the Thumb - HSS
网页Like other forms of osteoarthritis, basal thumb arthritis develops when cartilage on the surfaces of the bones that meet at the joint wears away and the metacarpal bone begins to slip out of the joint. This loss of alignment often creates the appearance of …
Thumb Arthritis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
网页If you have thumb arthritis, you’ll feel pain at the base of your thumb when you use your thumb. You’ll feel the most pain when you’re gripping, grasping or pinching. This can involve activities like opening a jar, turning a key or snapping your fingers. As your condition progresses, the pain may increase.
Basilar Thumb Arthritis - Hand - Orthobullets
网页2024年9月10日 · Basilar thumb arthritis, sometimes referred to as thumb arthritis, is a common form of arthritis that affects the carpal-metacarpal joint of the thumb. Treatment is nonoperative or operative depending on the severity of symptoms and Eaton and Littler stage of disease.
Arthritis of the Thumb - OrthoInfo - AAOS
网页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 …
Basal Joint Arthritis: How Therapy Can Help Thumb Pain - HSS
网页Basal joint arthritis is a chronic condition that develops gradually. The most common symptoms are thumb pain and stiffness. Contrary to what one might expect, individuals having more pain do not necessarily have more severe arthritis. The pain of basal joint arthritis is frequently due to inflammation in the joint.
Thumb Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatment | The Hand Society
网页Activities which rely on the thumb may result in pain at the base of the thumb, particularly in an arthritic joint. The activities most people notice as painful include pinching, grasping or gripping. Signs and symptoms of thumb arthritis may include swelling or stiffness at the base of the thumb.
Arthritis at the Base of the Thumb - Massachusetts General Hospital
网页The most common symptom of thumb basal joint arthritis is a deep, aching pain at the base of the thumb. The pain is often worsened with activities that involve pinch, including opening jars, turning door knobs or keys, and writing.