Dynamic Stabilization Home Exercise Program for Treatment of Thumb Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis: A Prospective Randomized Control Trial

The thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) joint has an interlocking saddle-shaped morphology and is supported by flexible capsular ligaments that allow a wide arc of motion, making it the most valuable joint in the hand.1,2 This broad range of motion at the thumb CMC joint uniquely distinguishes human hand functional ability from that of other mammals.3

Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - June 23, 2021 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Kimberly H. McVeigh, Stephanie N. Kannas, Cynthia C. Ivy, Hillary W. Garner, Carolyn S. Barnes, Michael G. Heckman, Danielle E. Brushaber, Peter M. Murray Source Type: research