>60 years old –Thumb carpometacarpal joint arthritis
Intro: The first carpometacarpal joint of the hand is a common area to develop degeneration and therefore arthritis and pain. Advance age, overuse, and prior injury are some exacerbating factors.
Symptoms: The first carpometacarpal joint of the hand is a common area to develop degeneration and therefore arthritis and pain. Advance age, overuse, and prior injury are some exacerbating factors.
Treatment: Medication and short-term thumb spica bracing at night. A steroid injection into the joint may help this condition. In unresolving cases, surgery may be considered.