Basal joint arthritis is a condition that affects the joint at the base of the thumb. Arthritis is simply irritation of a joint that can lead to inflammation, pain, and in severe cases it causes joint degeneration and destruction. There are many different types of arthritis, however, osteoarthritis (“wear-and-tear” arthritis) most commonly affects the joint at the base of the thumb.
Basal joint arthritis is a condition that affects the joint at the base of the thumb. Arthritis is simply irritation of a joint that can lead to inflammation, pain, and in severe cases it causes joint degeneration and destruction. There are many different types of arthritis, however, osteoarthritis (“wear-and-tear” arthritis) most commonly affects the joint at the base of the thumb.