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Basal Joint Arthritis

Thumb arthritis is the most common form of osteoarthritis affecting the hand

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What is basal joint arthritis?

Also called basal joint arthritis, thumb arthritis occurs when the cushioning cartilage wears away from the adjoining ends of the bones that form your thumb joint (carpometacarpal joint). Thumb arthritis can cause severe hand pain, swelling, and decreased strength and range of motion, making it difficult to do simple household tasks, such as turning doorknobs and opening jars. Treatment for thumb arthritis may include self-care measures, splints, medication or corticosteroid injections. If you have severe thumb arthritis, you may need surgery.

Alejandro Badia, M.D., F.A.C.S., is one of the few American surgeons who embrace the concept of join replacement for the thumb.

Alejandro Badia orthopedic hand surgeon in white coat, black and white image,

Dr. Badia calls advances in artificial joint implants like the BioPro® a “step in the right direction.”

When orthopedic surgeon Dr. Alejandro Badia was asked why he found BioPro a technologically superior implant design and why he started using this implant exclusively several years ago, the internationally renowned hand and upper-limb surgeon responded:

 

Rather than standard one-piece CMC implant designs, the BioPro® Modular Thumb Implant offers a modular, two-piece design to better match patient’s anatomy.

Who's an ideal candidate ?

Listen to Dr. Alejandro Badia explain who may be ideal candidates for thumb joint replacement surgery.

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Thumb arthritis is the most common form of osteoarthritis affecting the hand. Also called basal joint arthritis, thumb arthritis occurs when the cushioning cartilage wears away from the adjoining ends of the bones that form your thumb joint (carpometacarpal joint). Thumb arthritis can cause severe hand pain, swelling, and decreased strength and range of motion, making it difficult to do simple household tasks, such as turning doorknobs and opening jars. Treatment for thumb arthritis may include self-care measures, splints, medication or corticosteroid injections. If you have severe thumb arthritis, you may need surgery.