3 results for "Thumb Joint Arthritis" between $0 and $34

In a normal human joint, bone ends are covered by a smooth layer of cartilage, and the joint is bathed in lubricating synovial fluid. In advanced arthritis, the cartilage layer is thin or absent. The joints become inflamed. Friction from worn out joint surfaces combined with inflammation causes pain. The joint at the base of the thumb (the basilar joint) is very susceptible to arthritis. This is partly because of its large range of motion. If patients have loose ligaments, mobility is increased even...

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	supportsusa.com	$37		orthobionics.net	$45

Made of quality leather with a soft suede lining for comfort and durability. Allows performance of routine tasks in comfort because it limits extremes of motion of the joints of the thumb.