Similar to getting a new knee or hip to relieve severe arthritis, a growing number of people are getting a thumb joint replacement. The surgery itself is very intricate because of the small space.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . An opioid-free protocol provided pain relief for patients undergoing thumb carpometacarpal joint arthroplasty.

This joint, called the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint, is important when trying to grip or pinch. Thumb arthritis is more common in women than men, and increases in frequency over the age of 40 years.

Some conditions cause the finger or toe joint tissue to thicken, making movement difficult. This may affect how the joint bends and may feel like it is locking up. A person may also experience joint ...