title: Arthritis of the base of the thumb.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to outline the pathophysiology and epidemiology of arthritis of the base of the thumb. The usual presentation and diagnosis will be discussed along with the current conservative treatment options. Surgical treatment options are determined by the stage of the arthritis as well as the demands of the patient. The current standard surgical treatment options will be reviewed along with their results in the literature.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA. carrie.swigart@yale.edu
authors.forename: Carrie R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Swigart