Base of thumb arthritis and joint replacement: symptoms, treatment and recovery
Base of thumb arthritis is a common cause of hand pain, particularly in women over the age of 50. Everyday activities, from opening jars to turning keys, can become increasingly difficult as the condition progresses. In this article, a consultant orthopaedic surgeon explains what thumb base arthritis is, why it develops, how it is treated, and when thumb joint replacement surgery may be considered.
