Many people notice improvements in pain and thumb function within three months, though it can take up to 12 months for full results. Carpometacarpal (CMC) joint arthroplasty is a surgery to treat ...

Thumb pain can occur from damage to various structures ... The base of the thumb—called the carpometacarpal joint, or CMC—is a common site for arthritis. Osteoarthritis (OA) can develop ...