Many people notice improvements in pain and thumb function within three months, though it can take up to 12 months for full results. Carpometacarpal (CMC) joint arthroplasty is a surgery to treat ...

When the carpometacarpal joint (CMC) joint is present at the base of the thumb where the thumb and wrist meet, the surfaces of the joint rub together causing pain and making it extremely difficult ...

Thumb pain can occur from damage to various structures ... The base of the thumb—called the carpometacarpal joint, or CMC—is a common site for arthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) can develop ...