#cmc splint

[scarecrowscribe]

Did some much-needed mending and tinkering on my well-worn CMC/thumb splint! This one is now my best working splint. Only a matter of time before she helps me fix up her older brothers. Well, one of them. I managed to snap the steel in my second splint. We'll figure it out.

1. My functionally repaired and improved splint. Fresh velcro, reinforced strap attachment, and brighter thread colours that should help make the dang thing more visible when I inevitably put it down somewhere.

2. A moment on the way there. Clamped a vise to the table, a lil wooden block into the vise, and the splint in place so I could punch some holes and make the sewing process easier and less haphazard.

What do I even call this? It ain't leather work, nor cobbling, though I admit to eyeball-skimming on some of their movements and practices. For now, I'll go with visible mending.

[roboticchibitan]

I was cranky today because my sewing machine is cursed broken. I knew the buttonhole function was broken but last time I used the machine it was making half of a buttonhole and then straight stitching the other side. Now I ask it to make a buttonhole and it does this instead

[Image ID a hand holding a ball of thread that's approximately 4-5mm across. End ID]

Sewing machines get kidney stones too I guess.

But that wasn't the end of it. It kept getting tangled thread on the bottom. I re-loaded the bobbin and tried again and it said "no definitely not and now you have to take me apart to get this thread kidney stone out of me." Broke TWO needles in this process somehow. One of which shattered a bit. And THEN I was like fuck it I give up on buttonholes let's just sew something else but the feed teeth stopped working randomly and I had to look up how to reengage the feed dogs/teeth cuz the switch for that is in a stupid place and AUGH.

So I've done three out of twelve buttonholes on this band tee crop top by hand and I'm full of rage and salt. But it wasn't all bad and I eventually cheered up because my splints came today!

[Image ID a hand wearing a combination MCP/CMC joint splint made from steel wire with a decorative swirl in the middle. End ID]

I've decided they're steampunk cuz the thumb one looks like a contraption. Knitting with it on is sooo much better than knitting with the splint I got from the doctor. The doctor's splint gives the muscles in my hand pretty bad fatigue and people kept asking me what happened to my hand. This will hopefully cut down on those two things.

Gonna offer my sewing machine to Frigg. "Hey Queen here's a sewing machine for you. Her name is Tabatha. Uncurse her please." Can't afford to get it fixed so 🤷

[odejablueo]

CMC 67 Rigid Splinting

[sydneywestphysio]

Understanding Thumb Pain: Causes and Management of CMCOA

Thumb pain can be a frustrating and limiting condition, especially when it affects everyday activities like gripping, writing, or even simple tasks like buttoning a shirt. One common cause of thumb pain is Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis (CMCOA), a degenerative joint disease that affects the base of the thumb. Let’s explore what CMCOA is, its symptoms, and how it can be managed.

What is CMCOA?

Carpometacarpal Osteoarthritis (CMCOA), also known as basal joint arthritis, is a form of osteoarthritis that affects the joint at the base of the thumb where it meets the wrist. This joint, called the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint, is crucial for thumb movement and dexterity.

Causes of CMCOA:

The exact cause of CMCOA is not fully understood, but several factors may contribute to its development. These include age-related wear and tear, genetic predisposition, joint instability, and repetitive use or overuse of the thumb.

Symptoms of CMCOA:

Individuals with CMCOA may experience a range of symptoms, including:

Pain and tenderness at the base of the thumb, particularly during activities that involve gripping or pinching.

Swelling and stiffness in the thumb joint.

Weakness and decreased range of motion, making it difficult to perform tasks that require thumb movement.

Development of bony nodules or bumps around the joint.

Management and Treatment:

While CMCOA is a chronic condition that cannot be cured, there are several treatment options available to manage symptoms and improve function:

Rest and Activity Modification: Avoiding activities that exacerbate thumb pain and modifying hand movements can help reduce stress on the affected joint.

Splinting: Wearing a splint to immobilise or a brace to support the thumb joint can provide support and relieve pain during activities.

Medications: Over-the-counter pain relievers like acetaminophen or nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may help alleviate pain and inflammation.

Therapy: Hand therapist can assist with splinting and prescribe exercises that can improve thumb strength, flexibility, and range of motion. They can also work with you create adaptive techniques to assist with daily tasks.

Injections: Corticosteroid injections into the thumb joint can provide temporary relief from pain and inflammation.

Surgery: In severe cases where conservative treatments fail to provide relief, surgical options such as joint fusion or joint reconstruction may be considered to alleviate pain and improve function.

CMCOA can significantly impact hand function and quality of life, but with proper management and treatment, individuals can find relief from symptoms and maintain functionality. Early diagnosis and intervention are key to preventing further joint damage and preserving thumb function.

If you’re experiencing persistent thumb pain or other symptoms suggestive of CMCOA, one of our experienced hand therapists can help you obtain an accurate diagnosis and create a personalised treatment plan. With the right approach, you can effectively manage CMCOA and continue to engage in activities that bring joy and fulfillment to your life.

For more information talk to Sydney West Physio today!

[quttainah-alsalem]

How can plastic surgeons help treat thumb arthritis?  

Thumb arthritis, also known as basal joint arthritis, is a painful ailment that affects the joint at the base of the thumb. 

This illness can significantly influence one's life, making ordinary actions like grasping things, writing, or even opening jars difficult. 

While thumb arthritis may be handled non-surgically, plastic surgery has emerged as a vital resource for delivering successful treatment choices.  

In this post, we will look at how Dr. Adel Quttainah, the best plastic surgeon in Kuwait, may assist in curing thumb arthritis and help the individuals who suffer from it.  

An Overview of Thumb Arthritis  

Thumb arthritis is a typical aging condition that arises when cartilage wears away from the ends of the bones, creating the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint at the base of your thumb. 

Occupation, food, and obesity are less clearly linked to the development of basilar arthritis. During menopause, over 30% of women develop osteoarthritis of the bases of their thumbs.  

What Causes Thumb Arthritis?  

Thumb arthritis is a typical occurrence as people age. Thumb arthritis can also be caused by prior trauma or damage to the thumb joint. 

In a thumb joint, cartilage covers the ends of the bones, functioning as a cushion and allowing the bones to slide smoothly against each other. 

Thumb arthritis causes the cartilage that covers the ends of the bones to degrade and the smooth surface to roughen. The bones then scrape against one other, causing friction and joint injury. 

Damage to the joint may result in the formation of new bones along the sides of the existing bone (bone spurs), which can cause visible lumps on your thumb joint.  

Symptoms of Basal Arthritis 

The most frequent and initial sign of thumb arthritis is pain. When you grab, hold, or squeeze an object or use your thumb to provide force, the pain might develop near the base of your thumb.  

Other indications and symptoms may include:  

Swelling, stiffness, and soreness near the base of your thumb.  

Reduced strength when pinching or grabbing items.  

Limited range of motion.  

The joint at the base of your thumb is enlarged or bony.  

What is the Treatment for Basal Arthritis?  

When symptoms initially appear, consider visiting a plastic surgery clinic in Kuwait. At Quttainah Medical Center, we will provide effective non-surgical remedies to reduce pain and strengthen local muscles. 

Topical capsaicin cream, heated wax baths, contrast baths with ice water and warm water, ibuprofen or acetaminophen, steroid injections, lidocaine patches, night splinting using thumb spica splints, and hand therapy have all been proven to be beneficial. 

If the non-surgical therapies listed above are ineffective, surgery may be a viable alternative to explore. The purpose of surgery is to alleviate discomfort.  

Dr. Adel Quttainah will thoroughly study your X-rays and inspect your hands before deciding on the best surgery to cure your discomfort.  

Thumb base arthritis surgery options include:  

1. Correctional Osteotomy   

This involves adjusting the angle of the bone at the base of the thumb such that the joint wears only on areas that are fully covered by cartilage, shifting the wear point away from any bare bone. 

This method may be appropriate for people with early arthritis and minor X-ray alterations. 

2. Trapeziectomy   

This is the most common procedure for alleviating discomfort from thumb base arthritis. 

It entails removing the tiny bone at the base of the thumb that is pressing on the major thumb bone.  

To replace the lost bone, a replacement is created from your own tissues. This is a dependable solution for pain relief from thumb-based arthritis.  

3. Joint Replacement  

Many individuals demand replacing the thumb base joint with an artificial joint prosthesis.  

Several artificial joint options are available on the market, and the most appropriate one for your specific hand will be discussed with you during your appointment.  

Recovery and Recuperation  

After surgery, you must wear a cast or splint to support your thumb during healing. While wearing the splint, your hand can still be used for light activities. 

The time you need to wear the splint depends on the type of surgery you had, but typically, it is around six weeks from the operation date.  

Conclusion  

Plastic surgeons play a crucial role in the comprehensive treatment of thumb arthritis. 

Their expertise in delicate tissue reconstruction and joint stabilization techniques can greatly enhance the quality of life for individuals suffering from this condition. 

For advanced personalized thumb arthritis treatments, schedule a consultation with Dr. Adel Quttainah, the best plastic surgeon in Kuwait. 

Our team of skilled plastic surgeons at Quttainah Medical Center will provide the care and outcomes for your thumb arthritis journey. 

[sixwheelriker]

New mask + new splint =

+5 AC

+3 CON

+20 CHA

[onlyclvn]

OTAC X UCLA Health

Throwback to when my OT coworkers from UCLA Health hosted a Thumb CMC Orthosis session at the OTAC Annual Conference 2019! It was so cool and I’m really looking forward to checking out hand therapy!

[firespirited]

Finished a commission (Teresa) and gave my Luna the moff some frogged yarn hair. I’ll probably give her an even smaller rounder hair-do, I love the texture and colour (witchy curls can be goth too) - she’s drying for now. Really pleased that the exact right yarn fit the exact right doll.

Been using an “Aolikes” thumb splint worn with a strap across the palm as a CMC brace, stops the base of my thumb from travelling across my palm when using any tool that requires grip (except pens and pencils, I hold them odd) and so far it’s working but eventually I’ll spring for the €60 Push brace so I can wear it all the time, wash my hands without undoing and redoing the wrap etc... I’m still having to wear an arm cover as my elbow and wrist are still fragile. It may be long term and i’m getting used to that. I’ve never worn jewelry as I don’t like the sensation so having splints and braces is still a wierd struggle between “hmm too much sensation” but it hurts without. well anyway I’ve been able to reroot without risking futher injury so that’s a very good thing.

[kaoticspoonie]

Ok but can someone teach me how to paint with a paintbrush??

I really wanna find some tutorials from disabled artists or more accessible paint brushes and such bc holding a paintbrush is agony. (And it's my wrist even more then the fingers so ring splints won't work and I haven't found a jewerly specialist who can make the thumb and wrist/cmc joint splint I need)

So yeah I either need something that I can paint in like ten minute increments every few days or I need more accessible painting supplies. And this is why I like fluid painting so much :)

[roboticchibitan]

Lmao saw a hand specialist for the hypermobile joints in my hands today and he looked at the x rays for like five seconds tops and then went "yeah both your thumbs are not fully in the joint." I now have a CMC thumb joint splint! He said to try it on my dominant hand and then if I like it I can come back for one for the left hand. Doesn't do splints for other joints, though, so I'll have to source those myself but thanks to a very kind friend I already have most of the splints I need ordered already! Just waiting for them to ship!

Turns out I've been walking around w subluxated (or at least partially subluxated) thumbs for gods know how long.

[odejablueo]

CMC 66 Malleable Splinting

[medpick]

Comfort Cool Thumb CMC Restriction Splint - Black, Large - Left Hand

The Comfort Cool Thumb CMC Restriction Splint may be a reliable aid for CMC inflammatory disease. For inflammatory disease within the CMC joint, the Comfort Cool Splint offers support and lowest compression.

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[sixwheelriker]

Staying stylish at hand OT with bespoke accessories 💅

[firespirited]

I did a reroot on 'dimples' yesterday after finishing Frankie's parting (now for bleachment but with hair protection to avoid discolouration) and it does not look right, the pale blue looks like grey hair so I'm going to shift the parting and make the darker blue dominant and give her a better hairline in back. Well once my arm heals a little again. I strained it using too tight a wrist bandage and so I made my own makeshift CMC brace until another arrives. The idea is to keep the bottom of the thumb from drifting across the palm whenever gripping things so thumb splints that merely immobilize the bending of the thumb do nothing. Dog photo of Lily's face when she realises she's against heat generating soft pillow human, she turns to mush. 🌸🌸🌸

[3medsssss]

ARTHRITIS

Arthritis is the tenderness and stiffness of one or more of the joints. The major arthritis signs are joint pain and weakness, which usually gets worse with age.

Osteoarthritis causes a loss of cartilage — the rough, elastic tissue that protects the ends of bones where they form a joint. Rheumatoid arthritis is a condition that affects the joints through the immune system , starting from the lining of joints.

Physical signs

The joints are implicated in the most prominent signs and symptoms of arthritis. Depending on your form of arthritis the symptoms and signs can include:

• Pain

• Stiffness

• Swelling

• Redness

• Reduced motion

TYPES OF ARTHRITIS AND THEIR CAUSES

The two major forms of arthritis — osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis — have various ways of destroying joints.

• Orthropogenic arthritis

Osteoarthritis, the most prevalent type of arthritis, causes wear-and-tear damage to the cartilage of the joint — the rough, smooth lining at the ends of the bones where it forms a joint. Cartilage cushions the ends of the bones and facilitates almost frictionless joint movement.

This wear and tear can happen over many years, or a joint injury or infection can hasten it.Osteoarthritis has an impact on the whole joint too. It induces changes in the bones and the connective tissues to deteriorate, which bind muscle to bone and tie the joint together. It also allows joint filling to become inflamed.

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

In rheumatoid arthritis, the body's immune system attacks the joint capsule lining, a tough membrane that encloses all parts of the joint. This lining (synovial membrane) swells and becomes inflamed. Eventually the disease process can damage cartilage and bone inside the joint.

• Thumb

Thumb arthritis is normal with ageing which happens as cartilage sheds away from the ends of the bones that make up the joint at the base of the thumb — also known as the Carpometacarpal (CMC) joint.

Thumb arthritis can cause intense discomfort, swelling, and decreasing strength and range of motion, making it difficult to perform basic tasks, such as turning doorbuttons and opening jars.

• Septic

Septic Arthritis is a debilitating joint inflammation. The infection may come from germs that travel from another part of your body through your bloodstream. Septic arthritis can also occur when germs are transmitted directly into the joint from a penetrating injury.

Septic arthritis is more likely to occur in children and older adults. Knees are most often affected, but septic arthritis can also affect hips.

• Reactive

Reactive arthritis is joint pain and stiffness exacerbated by an inflammation in some area of the body — the intestines, vagina, or urinary tract are the most popular.

Usually reactive arthritis affects the elbows and the ankles and foot joints. Even inflammation can affect your pupils, your skin and your urethra.

• Juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis, formerly known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, is the most prevalent type of arthritis in children under the age of 16.

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis can cause discomfort, swelling and stiffness in the articulations. Some children may develop symptoms for only a few months, while others may experience symptoms for the remainder of their lives.

RISK FACTORS

Risk factors include arthritis:

• Personal history: Some forms of arthritis may exist in families, so if your parents or relatives have the condition, you might be more likely to experience arthritis. Your genes will increase the susceptibility to environmental stimuli that can cause arthritis.

• Age: Age raises the likelihood of multiple forms of arthritis — including osteoarthritis , rheumatoid arthritis and gout.

• Sex: Women are more likely to have rheumatoid arthritis than men, although the majority of people who have gout are men, another form of arthritis.

• Previous joint injury: People who have injured a joint maybe while playing a sport will be more likely to develop arthritis in that joint later.

• Obesity: Carrying extra pounds places stress on your joints, particularly your knees , hips and spine. People who are obese have an elevated risk of contracting arthritis.

Complications

Significant arthritis will make it difficult for you to do everyday activities , particularly if it affects your hands or your muscles. Weight-bearing joint arthritis will prohibit you from walking easily or from sitting up straight. Joints will in some cases get bent and deformed.

Treatment of arthritis focuses on relieving pain and strengthening joint function. You can need to carry out many different therapies, or medication variations, before deciding what is best for you.

COMMON MEDICATIONS

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The drugs used to cure arthritis differ by type of arthritis. Medications widely used to treat arthritis include:

• Acetaminophen (Tylenol, others)

• tramadol (Ultram, ConZip)oxycodone (OxyConti)

• Roxicodone

• hydrocodone (Hysingla, Zohydro ER)

• ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others)

• naproxen (Aleve)

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THERAPY

Physical exercise may be of benefit to some cases of arthritis. Exercises can improve the range of motion and reinforce the muscles around joints. In some cases it may be justified to have splints or braces.