Thumb Arthritis: Dr Katrin Diener Explains Causes, Treatment Options, and Modern Implant Solutions

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Basal Thumb Joint Osteoarthritis, medically known as rhizarthrosis, is one of the most common forms of osteoarthritis of the hand. It primarily affects women over the age of 40 and can cause significant joint pain even during simple daily movements such as opening a bottle or turning a key.

In this episode of PRIMO MEDICO’s expert physician talk podcast, Dr Katrin Diener, specialist in orthopedics and Chief Physician at the ATOS Clinic Wiesbaden, explains causes, diagnostic procedures, conservative treatment options, and modern surgical solutions – including the implantation of a basal thumb joint prosthesis.

This episode is designed for patients experiencing chronic thumb pain as well as anyone seeking reliable information about advanced treatment options for thumb arthritis.