Thumb Arthritis Pain: The Ultimate Guide to Relief, Bracing & Surgery

Basal joint arthritis is the most common type of thumb arthritis and can make opening jars, turning keys, and gripping painful. In this video, ‪@PeterDeNobleMD‬ from Modern Orthopaedics of New Jersey covers every treatment option — from bracing and custom splints to cortisone injections, shockwave therapy, PRP (platelet-rich plasma), and surgery including denervation and basal joint arthroplasty using a modern suture suspension technique that requires no tendon sacrifice. If you're experiencing thumb pain when gripping, pinching, or doing everyday tasks, this video will help you understand your stage and find the right next step. Timestamps: 00:00 Thumb Pain When Opening Jars? Basal Joint Arthritis 01:35 Symptoms of Thumb Arthritis You Shouldn't Ignore 02:49 How Doctors Diagnose Basal Joint Arthritis 03:39 Treatment Options for Basal Joint Arthritis 04:47 Cortisone Injections: When They Work (and Don't) 05:45 How often do you need cortisone injections? 06:30 Shockwave Therapy for Early-Stage Thumb Arthritis 08:50 When Thumb Arthritis Needs Surgery 09:20 Denervation: Surgery That Keeps Your Joint Intact 10:33 Basal Joint Arthroplasty Without Tendon Sacrifice 13:01 PRP Injections as a Regenerative Option 13:24 Recovery Timeline After Thumb Surgery 14:37 Returning to Normal Activities After Surgery Contact Modern Orthopaedics of New Jersey for expert care. 📞 201-751-2301 🌐 https://modernorthonj.com 📍 Modern Orthopaedics of New Jersey #BasalJointArthritis #ThumbArthritis #ThumbPain #DrPeteDeNoble #ModernOrthopaedics #HandSurgeon #HandArthritis #ShockwaveTherapy #ThumbSurgery #PRPInjection