Hand & Wrist · Greenwood Village, CO
Thumb CMC Arthritis Treatment
Arthritis at the base of the thumb, one of the most common arthritic joints in the hand.
Overview
What Thumb CMC Arthritis Actually Is
Thumb base arthritis makes pinching, opening jars, and turning keys painful and progressively weak. The joint is small enough that unguided injections frequently miss. Ultrasound guidance puts the treatment inside the joint, and pinch-strength work maintains the gain.
Also called: basal joint arthritis
Symptoms patients describe
- Pain at the base of the thumb with pinching
- Difficulty opening jars or turning a key
- A squared-off appearance at the thumb base
- Aching after writing or phone use
Diagnosis
How It's Confirmed Here
- 01
Hands-on exam
Each structure is loaded separately so the source is narrowed before any imaging is ordered.
- 02
Imaging review
Your existing films are reviewed independently by Dr. Hyzy — not just the outside report.
- 03
In-room ultrasound
Dynamic imaging while you move, so tissue quality and behavior are seen live.
- 04
Diagnostic guided injection
When more than one structure could be responsible, a targeted block confirms which one is.
Treatment Options
How We Treat Thumb CMC Arthritis
Joint Injections
Targeted relief for joint pain using advanced imaging guidance for precise placement.
Learn more →PRP Therapy
Harnessing your body's own healing factors to reduce pain and promote tissue repair.
Learn more →Regenerative Orthopedics
Orthobiologic options for tendon, ligament, and cartilage problems without surgery.
Learn more →Other Hand & Wrist Conditions
Service Areas
Thumb CMC Arthritis Care Across the Front Range
FAQs
Thumb CMC Arthritis — Questions Patients Ask
Do I need thumb surgery?
Often not, especially in earlier stages. Guided treatment and pinch mechanics do a great deal.
Request a Consultation for Thumb CMC Arthritis
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1-983-210-8167