I'd like to thank you guys for taking me under your wing for the past 5 weeks. It's been a great learning experience in an incredibly interesting field. I'm sure I've seen some things I will never get a chance to witness again. But also, I've learned from the experts in the field how to manage some of the more common upper limb injuries I'll be sure to come across again. It was a challenging and rewarding placement, so I appreciate all of your time, effort and patience which helped make it so good. All the best to everyone on the team.
Joe
July 2011
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What is CMC Arthritis
In the thumb, the most common area of arthritis is at the base of the thumb, known as the CMC joint. Symptoms may include swelling, pain, redness, “crepitus” or creaking, and enlargement of the joint.
As the process progresses, the muscles may eventually overpower the weakening joint, pulling the thumb into the palm. This will decrease the ability to pinch, greatly affecting the function of the hand.
There are many hand therapy options including education, acute symptom control, chronic pain management, joint protection techniques, personalized exercises, and customized splinting. The combination of splinting, and learning management techniques will make a significant difference in functional levels.
A steroid injection to the joint may be recommended.
For badly damaged joints, remarkable surgeries are now offered which can rebuild the CMC joint. Therapy is offered following joint replacement surgery to protect the thumb during healing and to safely begin moving and strengthening.
www.handtherapycentres.com
As the process progresses, the muscles may eventually overpower the weakening joint, pulling the thumb into the palm. This will decrease the ability to pinch, greatly affecting the function of the hand.
There are many hand therapy options including education, acute symptom control, chronic pain management, joint protection techniques, personalized exercises, and customized splinting. The combination of splinting, and learning management techniques will make a significant difference in functional levels.
A steroid injection to the joint may be recommended.
For badly damaged joints, remarkable surgeries are now offered which can rebuild the CMC joint. Therapy is offered following joint replacement surgery to protect the thumb during healing and to safely begin moving and strengthening.
www.handtherapycentres.com
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