Nonoperative Management of Carpometacarpal Joint Arthritis.

Hand Clin

Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. Electronic address:

Published: May 2022

Thumb arthritis frequently is managed nonoperatively with activity modification, orthotic use, anti-inflammatory medications (oral and/or topical), and intra-articular injections. This article reviews the current literature and touches on novel modalities and future directions in the conservative treatment of thumb arthritis.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.hcl.2021.12.002DOI Listing

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