Grip, Pinch, Pain: A Deep Dive into Thumb Arthritis

Grip, Pinch, Pain: A Deep Dive into Thumb Arthritis takes listeners inside one of the most common—and often misunderstood—causes of hand pain: thumb arthritis, also known as CMC arthritis or basal joint arthritis. In this episode, we break down what happens when the cartilage at the base of the thumb wears away, why this joint is so essential for gripping and pinching, and why arthritis in this area is especially common in women over 40.

Drawing from expert-reviewed information on the free, peer-reviewed website of the non-profit OrthoEducation (available at OrthoEducation.com), we explore how thumb arthritis is diagnosed throu ...