Hand / Thumb Arthritis

Thumb arthritis is most common in the thumb carpometacarpal joint, between the base of the thumb metacarpal and a wrist bone (the trapezium).  Thumb arthritis is sometimes referred to as basal joint arthritis. Symptoms of thumb arthritis include pain and swelling around the wrist and the base of the thumb as well as progressive weakness.In severe cases, even holding a pen or utensil can be very painful.