title: The carpometacarpal joints.
abstract: Although less complex than the intercarpal joints, the carpometacarpal joints are very important to proper hand function, and their derangement can be very disabling. The anatomy and clinical problems of these joints are covered in this article.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000628:therapy; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000293:injuries; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography; D013581:Synovial Cyst / Q000628:therapy; D013933:Thumb; D014954:Wrist Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D014955:Wrist Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging