Thumb Arthritis Treatment in Hyderabad
Pain at the base of your thumb when pinching or gripping? Difficulty opening jars or turning keys? Get expert treatment for thumb arthritis at Apollo Hospitals Financial District.
45-90 minutes
85-90% success
₹70,000 - ₹1,20,000
What is Thumb Arthritis?
Thumb arthritis (also called CMC arthritis or basal joint arthritis) is wear-and-tear arthritis affecting the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint at the base of the thumb. This saddle-shaped joint allows the thumb to move in multiple directions for precise pinching and gripping.
The CMC joint is one of the most commonly affected joints by osteoarthritis in the hand, particularly in women over 50. As cartilage wears away, bone rubs on bone, causing pain, inflammation, and gradual loss of function.
Activities like opening jars, turning keys, writing, and using scissors become increasingly painful. Dr. Deepthi Nandan Reddy at Apollo Hospitals offers both conservative and surgical treatments tailored to the stage of arthritis.
Treatment Options
- Thumb spica splint for support
- Anti-inflammatory medications
- Activity modification
- Corticosteroid injection – provides 2-6 months relief
Trapeziectomy: Removal of the arthritic trapezium bone
LRTI (Ligament Reconstruction and Tendon Interposition): Removes trapezium and reconstructs with tendon graft
Joint replacement: For select patients
Surgery provides excellent pain relief with good preservation of thumb function.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is thumb arthritis?+
Thumb arthritis (CMC arthritis or basal joint arthritis) affects the joint at the base of the thumb where it meets the wrist. This joint allows thumb movement for pinching and gripping. Arthritis here causes pain, swelling, and difficulty with daily tasks.
What are the symptoms of thumb arthritis?+
Common symptoms include pain at the thumb base during pinching or gripping, morning stiffness, swelling at the thumb base, decreased grip strength, and eventually a visible bump with limited thumb movement.
How much does thumb arthritis surgery cost in Hyderabad?+
Thumb CMC joint surgery in Hyderabad costs approximately ₹70,000-1,20,000 depending on the procedure (trapeziectomy with or without ligament reconstruction). Injection treatment costs ₹3,000-5,000.
Can thumb arthritis be treated without surgery?+
Early stages can be managed with splinting, activity modification, anti-inflammatory medications, and corticosteroid injections. Surgery is considered when conservative measures fail to control pain and function is significantly limited.
What is the recovery after thumb arthritis surgery?+
Recovery involves splinting for 4-6 weeks, then progressive therapy. Pinch strength recovery takes 3-6 months. Most patients have significant pain relief and improved function, though the thumb may be slightly shorter.
YOUR TREATING SURGEON
Dr. Deepthi Nandan Reddy
Senior Consultant Orthopaedic & Upper-Limb Surgeon | Apollo Hospitals
Why Choose Dr. Deepthi Nandan Reddy?
International fellowship training combined with decades of experience delivering world-class upper limb care
UK CCT
Certificate of Completion of Training - One of few Indian surgeons with NHS Consultant experience
FRCS (UK)
Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh & UK
Mayo Clinic Fellow
British Shoulder & Elbow Society - Mayo Clinic Travelling Fellowship
SESI President
President, Shoulder & Elbow Society of India
30+ Years Experience
15,000+ patients treated, 5,000+ surgeries performed
Published Researcher
Co-author of Operative Elbow Surgery, international conference faculty
Dr. Reddy's Specialty Clinics
Comprehensive Upper Limb Care
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