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.

Basal joint arthritis affects women over 50 years of age 10 to 20 times more often than men. Your susceptibility for basal joint arthritis depends in part upon inherited (genetic) factors.

Heineman JT, et al. (2022). A randomized controlled trial of topical cannabidiol for the treatment of thumb basal joint arthritis. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35637038/ ...

This joint can become lumpy and sore due to arthritis. The second most common location for arthritis in the hands is at the base of the thumb near the wrist, called the basal joint. Need a break?

Swedish-Developed Technology to Treat Osteoarthritis Hundreds of Surgeons Have Adopted the Device As an Early-Stage Treatment Larger Version Will Make Joint Preservation Available to More Patients ...

Ligamentous laxity in patients with thumb basal joint pain sometimes calls for surgical management. However, a presenter said she prefers and has had good results with more conservative approaches ...

ABSTRACT Ligament reconstruction tendon interposition arthroplasty for basal joint arthritis of the thumb is a well-proven technique with a history of excellent results. One of the most difficult ...

A: Arthritis at the base of the thumb (called basal joint arthritis) is a very common problem, especially in women. It can be seen as early as age 40, and patients often first report discomfort or ...

DAVENPORT, IA--(Marketwired - Jul 14, 2015) - Every year the European Federation of National Associations of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EFORT) meets in a major international city to discuss ...

We have discussed in the past some procedures for basilar joint arthritis of the thumb and we have discussed the diagnosis of basilar joint arthritis of the CMC joint of the thumb. However, procedu… ...