Basilar (Basal) Thumb Arthritis

LRTI: The trapezium bone has been removed, a tendon placed into the space, and a suture-anchor (metal) inserted into the thumb to stabilize it.

LRTI (Close-up)
The base of the thumb (the trapeziometacarpal joint) is the most common hand joint affected by painful arthritis. Approximately

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