Rhizarthrosis Overview
Learn About Rhizarthrosis
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Tracy Popey is an Orthopedics specialist and an Aerospace Medicine provider in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Popey and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. Her top areas of expertise are Synovial Osteochondromatosis, Tendinitis, Osteoarthritis, and Tenosynovitis.
Excela Health Physician Practices, Inc
Lance Brunton is a Hand Surgeon and an Orthopedics provider in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. Dr. Brunton and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Rhizarthrosis, Trigger Thumb, and Dupuytren Contracture.
Fayette Physician Network Inc
Ari Pressman is an Orthopedics provider in Uniontown, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pressman and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Rhizarthrosis. His top areas of expertise are Osteoarthritis, Tendinitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Knee Replacement, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Pressman is currently accepting new patients.
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Summary: Rhizarthrosis is a form of osteoarthritis that affects the trapeziometacarpal joint at the base of the thumb, which is more common in women over 50. Genetic and hormonal factors as well as the frequency of certain physical movements may contribute to its appearance. Surgical treatment is recommended if medical treatment fails, and trapezectomy is currently considered the standard method, although ...