The most common type—osteoarthritis, or wear-and-tear arthritis—occurs commonly in the joint at the base of the thumb, where the thumb meets the wrist. This joint, called the carpometacarpal ...

The base of the thumb—called the carpometacarpal joint, or CMC—is a common site for arthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) can develop in the thumb. This condition gradually occurs from joint wear and ...

The symptoms of trigger finger are: pain at the base of the finger or thumb when it moves stiffness ... to certain medical conditions. Rheumatoid arthritis causes swollen joints and joint tissue ...

Speaking on BBC Morning Live, discussing the often-overlooked pain, Dr Tom Naylor highlighted the significant impact of ...