Basal joint arthritis, also known as carpometacarpal or CMC joint arthritis of the thumb, is a common problem particularly in individuals over the age of 50. An integral component to a person's pinch and hand function, the basal joint is predisposed to wear and tear over time.  Previous injury , laxity or trauma to the [...]

Basal thumb arthritis is a condition in which arthritis causes stiffness , inflammation and pain at the joint at the base of the thumb (the basilar joint/carpometacarpal joint -CMC joint).  This joint allows the thumb to move and to pinch with the fingers. Arthritis in the basal joint causes symptoms that may include: thumb pain, [...]