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A REAL PAIN
IN THE THUMB
Carpometacarpal Joint Arthritis
By Lynette Lombardo
Many pathologies can affect us as massage
therapists, including carpal tunnel syndrome,
repetitive strain injuries, and De Quervain's
tenosynovitis, among others. Another pathology that
can affect MTs is hand osteoarthritis, particularly
carpometacarpal (CMC) arthritis, also referred
to as basal joint arthritis, carpalmetacarpal joint
arthritis, or trapezio-metacarpal arthritis.
