Thumb Arthritis: Dr Katrin Diener Explains Causes, Treatment Options, and Modern Implant Solutions

Basal Thumb Joint Osteoarthritis, medically known as rhizarthrosis,
is one of the most common forms of osteoarthritis of the hand. It
primarily affects women over the age of 40 and can cause
significant joint pain. In this episode of PRIMO MEDICO’s expert
physician talk podcast, Dr Katrin Diener, specialist in orthopedics
and Chief Physician at the ATOS Clinic Wiesbaden, explains causes,
diagnostic procedures, conservative treatment options, and modern
surgical solutions – including the implantation of a thumb saddle
joint prosthesis. PRIMO MEDICO – Centre for Orthopaedic Surgery
ATOS MVZ Wiesbaden, Germany:
https://www.primomedico.com/en/doctor/dr-preis-foot-ankle-surgery/
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