Treatment Options for Thumb Arthritis
We use our thumbs continuously for even the simplest everyday tasks such as making a cup of tea, brushing our teeth or tying shoelaces. So, developing osteoarthritis of the thumb can be painful and debilitating.
We use our thumbs continuously for even the simplest everyday tasks such as making a cup of tea, brushing our teeth or tying shoelaces. So, developing osteoarthritis of the thumb can be painful and debilitating.
Thumb osteoarthritis is caused by damage to the cartilage in the thumb joint which results in bone rubbing against bone. Like all forms of osteoarthritis it is due to wear and tear and is more common as we age.