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Medical condition/treatment
Rhizarthrosis
disc prolapse
hand
disc prolapse
Rhizarthrosis refers to the wear and tear of the thumb joint, which is located on the wrist. This can cause pain and limited mobility. Treatment includes pain relief, physical therapy, and in some cases joint reconstruction surgery.
Causes/Description:
Overuse, wear and tear, genetics

disc prolapse
Physiotherapie, Daumenschmerzen, Gelenkverschleiß, Überbeanspruchung, Handübungen, Schiene
disc prolapse
Rhizarthrosis, an arthrosis of the thumb saddle joint, can occur due to wear and tear and degenerative changes.
disc prolapse
Treatment for rhizarthrosis may be conservative and include wrist orthoses for support. Physical therapy can provide exercises to improve thumb mobility. In severe cases, surgery to remove or repair the diseased joint may be necessary. An orthopedist can discuss the best course of action.
disc prolapse
Rhizarthrosis, also known as thumb saddle joint arthrosis, was first extensively researched in the 20th century. This condition affects the thumb saddle joint, which is crucial for thumb movements. However, the exact discovery and early treatment methods are not precisely documented. Over time, advances in medicine and rheumatology have helped deepen our understanding of this form of osteoarthritis. Today, various therapeutic approaches are available to alleviate the pain and disability associated with rhizarthrosis.
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