Base of Thumb Arthritis

Dr Oscar Brumby-Rendell | ASULC | Adelaide Shoulder & Upper Limb Clinic | Hand and Wrist Surgery
base of thumb arthritis

Non-surgical treatments like exercise therapy plus use of an orthosis (splint) often provide satisfactory relief that is maintained over time.

A recent study showed that for patients using orthoses and doing thumb base exercises, pain and limitations in daily activities did not significantly worsen over more than 5 years.

Scroll to Top