The base of the thumb—called the carpometacarpal joint, or CMC—is a common site for arthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) can ...

When untreated, this injury may lead to decreased pinch strength, pain, instability, and osteoarthritis ... repair and surgical reconstruction of thumb UCL injuries. A secondary purpose was ...

Follow-up revealed 3 cases of symptomatic hyperextension of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb, 2 cases of progression of generalized osteoarthritis, 1 case of secondary adduction ...

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This could be considered a soft replacement of the CMC joint of the thumb. CMC joint arthritis does not have to be severely limiting, however, knowing your way around the treatments available is ...

Learn key strategies to manage osteoarthritis and maintain mobility and quality of life through treatment and expert care.

An imaging technique currently available only at synchrotrons like the Canadian Light Source at the University of ...

Arthritis (from the Greek word for joint) is a chronic multifactorial disease ... hip and knee osteoarthritis, thumb, Jaccoud's, and juvenile osteoarthritis, oligoarthritis, polyarthritis ...