Basal Joint (CMC Joint Disorder)

CMC Joint Disorder – Hand and Thumb Surgery

Posted on Tuesday, May 1st, 2007

Arthroscopy Basal Joint or Carpometacarpal Joint - CMC Turning a key, twisting the lid off a jar and grasping a door handle appear to be such simple tasks. In each movement, the thumb plays an integral part. Without cooperation from this key digit, squeezing and gripping motions would be virtually impossible.Over time, though, even the thumb can reach its limits. The basal joint or [...]