The base of the thumb is usually the first area affected by arthritis, but the arthritis can also involve the next joint and even the joint near the thumb’s nail.

We’ve all heard of arthritis in the knees and even the hips. But many people may not know the thumb is prone to the joint disease as well. Neil Zimmerman, hand surgeon at the Curtis National ...

Thumb arthritis affects up to 10 percent of middle-aged women, and for those 75 and older, ... Question: I have been having pain at the base of my thumb near the wrist, ...

We’ve all heard of arthritis in the knees and even the hips. But many people may not know the thumb is prone to the joint disease as well. Neil Zimmerman, hand surgeon at the Curtis National ...

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 ...

Basilar Joint Thumb Arthritis is commonly found at the base of the thumb after years of wear and tear. It is more common in females and primarily affects a person’s non-dominant hand.

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 ...

Thumb arthritis is becoming a growing concern among younger adults, as they experience joint breakdowns at ages not seen in previous generations. Gen Z developing ‘old’ thumb joints, doctor ...

It is estimated that 5% of the population have symptomatic thumb base joint arthritis which causes significant hand pain and has a major negative impact on quality of life. About Loci Orthopaedics.

When arthritis affects the thumb, it makes everything from getting dressed to making a meal miserable. There is surgery available end the pain for those who've reached the end of their line.

It stems from arthritis at the base of the thumb, and it’s more common today as our thumbs shoulder a lot of weight. Dr. Dennis Sagini, ...