Wrist Arthritis
Wrist arthritis is a condition where the cartilage in the joints of your wrist become damaged, leading to pain and reduced movement. When the cartilage between the bones wears away, the bones rub together, causing the symptoms of pain and reduced movement. There are different types, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and post-traumatic arthritis (after injury). […]
Finger Arthritis
Interphalangeal joint osteoarthritis is a common type of arthritis that affects the small joints in your fingers—the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints (middle knuckles) and distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints (near the fingertips). It happens when the smooth cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down over time, causing the bones to rub together. This […]
Base of Thumb Arthritis
Base of thumb arthritis, also known as basal thumb arthritis or thumb CMC (carpometacarpal) arthritis, is a common form of osteoarthritis that affects the joint at the base of the thumb where it meets the wrist. Over time, the smooth cartilage that cushions the bones wears away, causing the bones to rub together. This leads […]