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  2. Carpometacarpal osteoarthritis is also known as osteoarthritis of the thumb or CMC joint arthritis. Symptoms can include pain and swelling. Treatment typically includes icing, splinting, and medication. Carpometacarpal osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage at the base of the thumb starts wearing away.
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    Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage begins to wear away, typically due to age and use. The basal joint at the base of the thumb — or thumb CMC joint — is located near the wrist and at the fleshy part of the thumb. It enables the thumb to swivel, pivot, and pinch so that you can grip things in your hand.
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    Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint osteoarthritis (OA) is the second most common form of hand OA, affecting between 20% and 30% of the general population. 1,2 Thumb CMC joint OA is more prevalent in females than males, increases with age, and has been associated with hand pain and loss of functional hand use. 3 While CMC arthroplasty and fusion are options for patients, they may not be optimal.
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  3. Thumb arthritis - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

     
  4. Understanding Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis - Saint …

    Learn about CMC joint osteoarthritis, a condition that affects the base of the thumb where it meets the hand. Find out what causes it, how to recognize the symptoms, and what treatment options are available.

  5. Carpometacarpal osteoarthritis: Symptoms, causes, …

    May 23, 2023 · Carpometacarpal osteoarthritis is a type of arthritis that affects the thumb joint. It can cause pain, swelling, and reduced mobility. Learn about the diagnosis, treatment options, and prevention tips for this condition.

  6. Arthritis of the Thumb - OrthoInfo - AAOS

  7. Osteoarthritis of the thumb - msk

    This joint is called the carpometacarpal joint, or CMC for short and it is commonly affected by osteoarthritis. The CMC joint is very reliant on the ligaments surrounding the thumb joint and on the shape of the bones to …

  8. Carpometacarpal Arthritis: Symptoms, Causes, and …

    Dec 14, 2023 · Learn about CMC arthritis, a type of osteoarthritis that affects the base of your thumb. Find out how it’s diagnosed and treated, and what factors increase your risk of developing it.

  9. Thumb arthritis: Causes, symptoms, treatment, and …

    Thumb Arthritis (1st Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis or 1st CMC OA), is a common condition that affects the base of the thumb, causing pain, stiffness, and reduced hand function. This condition can impact daily activities, making …

  10. Osteoarthritis of the carpometacarpal thumb joint

    Mar 2, 2023 · The thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint is where the metacarpal bone of the thumb attaches to the trapezium (carpal) bone of the wrist (see diagram right). It is sometimes called the ‘basal’ joint. What is osteoarthritis …

  11. Review of thumb carpometacarpal arthritis classification, …

  12. Basilar Thumb Arthritis - Hand - Orthobullets

    Sep 10, 2024 · Basilar Thumb Arthritis, also referred to as trapeziometacarpal (TMC) arthritis, is a common degenerative condition caused by attenuation of the volar beak and dorsoradial ligaments, leading to joint subluxation and …