It is a condition that causes extreme pain in the wrist and thumb area. While the exact cause is not known, Mayo Clinic orthopaedic surgeon Dr Sanjeev Kakar says that there are specific treatment ...

The base of the thumb—called the carpometacarpal joint, or CMC—is a common ... occurs from overuse of the thumb and wrist.

The CMC joint connects the thumb to the wrist and plays a role in ... masses of uric acid crystals within and around the joints. These masses can cause pain, joint deformity, and limited range ...

Most people would think that a problem of the thumb joint would ... knowing your way around the treatments available is often useful. If a patient with severe hand pain cannot maneuver this ...