Arthritis is a disease that causes inflammation and stiffness in the joints One of the most common forms often affects the joint at the base of the thumb, called the basal joint

Arthritis symptoms are often difficult to pinpoint because there are so many different types of arthritis and each one of the symptoms can be different based on the type of arthritis you have And to further complicate a correct diagnosis some types of arthritis will have the same symptoms

Millions of people suffer from arthritis year after year It is one of the most disabilitating diseases in the United States