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Thumb Basal Joint Arthritis


Picture 1: Thumb basal (carpo-metacarpal) joint degeneration (loss of cartilage and bone ends damage)


Picture 2: Marked arthritis can be associated with thumb 'zig-zag' deformity due to imbalance in tendon pull across the affected joint


Picture 3: X-rays of the wrist indicating marked arthritis of the thumb basal joint


Picture 4: Neoprene thumb wrap can be helpful in alleviating pain and restricting movement in arthritic joint


Picture 5: Parts of two affected bones which have to be addressed by surgery


Picture 6: LEFT - Arthritis of the thumb basal joint; MIDDLE - after prosthesis insertion between two affected bones; RIGHT - after removal of one of the diseased bones (trapeziectomy)


Picture 7: Schematic illustration how thumb prosthesis can be stabilised with tendon loop to avoid its dislocation


Picture 8: Custom made splint worn after thumb surgery for few weeks


Picture 9: Thumb scar 3-6 months after operation


I am grateful to all patients who have kindly agreed for their pictures to be used here.


Contact

All enquiries are handled
by the Practice Manager:
Arabella Burwood
Tel: +44 (0) 845 026 7776
Email: contact@sonjacerovac.com

Correspondence address:
Miss Sonja Cerovac
Ashtead Hospital
The Warren
Ashtead, Surrey KT21 2SB

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