Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Non-operative Management Strategies for Basal Joint Arthritis: A Comprehensive Literature Review

Robleh A. Omar OMS41; Micah Jones, DO2  1Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine 2Kleinert and Kutz/University of Louisville Adult Hand, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Pediatric hand/upper extremity Abstract The Carpometacarpal (CMC) joint of the thumb is crucial for hand function and relies heavily on ligamentous stability. Osteoarthritis of the first CMC joint, also known as basilar […]