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Osteoarthritis Thumb Joint
OA or osteoarthritis is a common chronic condition that can involve one or more joints of the wrist, thumb, and fingers. It can occur with aging and involves a loss of articular cartilage through mechanical loading and inflammation and subsequently, a loss of joint space between the bones.
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Osteoarthritis of the thumb joint <p>Physiotherapist discusses what occurs when someone develops osteoarthritis of the thumb joint and what treatment options are available.</p>Physiotherapist discusses what occurs when someone develops osteoarthritis of the thumb joint and what treatment options are available.
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Osteoarthritis of the thumb joint
This can cause severe pain and swelling, ultimately impacting strength and function. Additionally, we see structural changes in the bone itself, with a thickening of the subchondral bone and formation of osteophytes, which are small bony growths. This bone remodeling can further impact the joint space. We call this condition osteoarthritis or OA for short.
A common site of OA development is between the bones that form the joint at the base of the thumb, the trapezium and the 1st metacarpal bone.
