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Thumb arthritis

Illustration showing thumb arthritis

Thumb arthritis occurs at the joint between your wrist and the base of your thumb. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cushioning cartilage between the bones in your joint wears away, causing the smooth surface of the bones to roughen.
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