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Thumb Basal Joint Arthritis
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Picture 1: Thumb basal (carpo-metacarpal) joint degeneration (loss of cartilage and bone ends damage)
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Picture 2: Marked arthritis can be associated with thumb 'zig-zag' deformity due to imbalance in tendon pull across the affected joint
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Picture 3: X-rays of the wrist indicating marked arthritis of the thumb basal joint
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Picture 4: Neoprene thumb wrap can be helpful in alleviating pain and restricting movement in arthritic joint
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Picture 5: Parts of two affected bones which have to be addressed by surgery
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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)
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Picture 7: Schematic illustration how thumb prosthesis can be stabilised with tendon loop to avoid its dislocation
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Picture 8: Custom made splint worn after thumb surgery for few weeks
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Picture 9: Thumb scar 3-6 months after operation
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