Comparing Three Surgical Approaches for Thumb Arthritis

Basal joint arthritis — arthritis at the base of your thumb — can make everyday tasks painful and difficult. This trial is testing three different surgical approaches to treat this condition: one that reconstructs ligaments and uses a tendon, one that uses special sutures to stabilize the joint, and one that uses minimally invasive arthroscopic surgery. Researchers want to understand which approach gives patients the best results in terms of pain relief, strength, and hand function.

While surgery can help people with thumb arthritis, doctors aren't sure which surgical technique works best for most patients. This trial will compare the three approaches head-to-head to give surgeons better evidence about which procedure offers the greatest benefit with the fewest complications.