Surgical Treatment · November 2, 2025
Is First Carpometacarpal Arthroplasty the Answer to Thumb Pain from Rhizarthrosis?
The short answer: It can ease thumb pain and improve movement. In the study, implants survived 97% at 1 Year and 86%…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · November 2, 2025Are trapeziometacarpal prostheses the solution to your thumb pain?
The short answer: TMPs can help thumb arthritis, but they have risks. Long-term success depends on choosing the right model and placing…
Epidemiology & Risk Factors · November 2, 2025Is Your Thumb Pain Actually Rhizarthrosis?
The short answer: Rhizarthrosis (thumb arthritis at the base of the thumb joint) is a problem caused by repeating hand work. In…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · November 2, 2025Can a trapeziometacarpal prosthesis help with thumb pain and rhizarthrosis?
The short answer: A trapeziometacarpal prosthesis can better stabilize the thumb and improve pinch strength, especially if you have more than 30…
Surgical Treatment · November 2, 2025Do you need surgery for thumb arthritis with joint hyperextension?
The short answer: If your thumb bends back less than 15 degrees, you may not need extra surgery. Thumb pain can make…