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 …
Thumb arthritis - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
网页2022年6月16日 · In the early stages of thumb arthritis, treatment usually involves a combination of non-surgical therapies. If your thumb arthritis is severe, surgery might be necessary. Medication. To relieve pain, your doctor might recommend: Topical medications, such as capsaicin or diclofenac, which are applied to the skin over the joint
Thumb Arthritis: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment & Prevention
网页2024年1月12日 · In your thumb, osteoarthritis develops most often in the basal joint at the base of your thumb. This is also called your thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint. The CMC joint is located near your wrist at the fleshy part of your thumb. It helps your thumb move around in different directions so you can grip things in your hand.
How To Relieve Arthritis Pain in Your Thumb - Cleveland Clinic …
网页2022年8月29日 · Osteoarthritis is commonly seen in the thumb joint where your thumb meets your wrist — also known as your carpometacarpal (CMC) or basal joint. Your CMC joint is responsible for things you commonly use your hand for without even realizing it — the swiveling, pivoting and pinching when you grip items in your hand.
Basal Joint Arthritis Symptoms and Treatment - Healthline
网页2018年9月17日 · Basal joint arthritis is the result of the wearing away of cartilage in the joint at the base of the thumb. That’s why it is also known as thumb arthritis. The basal...
Thumb Arthritis: Symptoms and Treatment | The Hand Society
网页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 ...
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 …
Arthritis of the Thumb - OrthoInfo - AAOS
网页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. Although there are several types of arthritis, the one that most often affects the basal joint is osteoarthritis (degenerative, or wear-and-tear, arthritis).
Treatment for Thumb Arthritis: Exercise, Medications, and More - Healthline
网页2022年2月24日 · Using your thumb a lot can lead to osteoarthritis pain. Learn about symptoms and treatment options like exercise, medication, splints, and surgery.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treating thumb arthritis
网页2018年9月4日 · The most common symptom of thumb arthritis is pain at the base of your thumb during daily activities, such as opening a jar, turning a key or pulling a zipper. You may notice other symptoms, too, such as stiffness, tenderness or swelling at the base of your thumb. You may not have as much range of …