Thumb base Osteoarthritis /Rhizarthrosis
Painful thumb is a complaint often seen in Hand Therapy clinics and whist in the past the sufferers were mainly ladies over 55, nowadays we see more younger women and men with the same complaint. Whilst there are many reasons why the thumb gives trouble, one of the main one is Trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis also know as Rhizarthrosis in European literature. Recent article by Collona and Borghi gives a thorough literature overview of this condition with conservative treatment options described in detail.