Thumb - Base Joint Capsule Problems
Which brace is best for you?
For your convenience we use 3 protection levels, that way you will always pick the right brace.
Level 1: Is colored green, and stands for Basic protection.
Level 2: Is colored orange, and stands for Advanced protection.
Level 3: Is colored red, and stands for Highest protection.
Capsular problems in the thumb base joint can be caused by chronic injury or acute injury. Think of a trauma in the finger or an external force on the thumb. It is also possible that you are constantly repeating movements, causing the thumb to dislocate easier. In both cases there are problems in the thumb base joint, also called the MCP-I joint.
Symptoms
The pressure on the inside of the thumb is painful, there can be swelling a swelling in the joint or an unstable feeling. You can not fully stretch or properly move the thumb. Furthermore, there may be pain at the level of the MCP-I joint and pain is felt when, for example, opening a bottle. This diagnosis is made by means of a physical examination or an X-ray. After this, the finger is put back in place and the instability tested.
Treatment
If the ligaments have been so severely dislocated that they can not repair themselves, the following possibilities are available: Physiotherapy or hand therapy, surgery or wearing a brace
After treatment
After treatment depends on the where the ligament is torn and the surgery. If all goes well, you will be able to use your thumb properly again, after the six-week splint period. Complications such as decreased mobility after a splint or surgery, can also occur. For this you can choose from our wide range of products that will help you with these complications. For example, we can offer you the Medidu Thumb Support / Thumb Splint / Wrist Wrap or the Super Ortho Thumb Support CMC, both of these products, as well as all our other products, work perfect for these problems.
