Cholesterol homeostasis plays a significant role in skeletal development and the
dysregulation of cholesterol-related mechanism has been shown to be involved in the …

Objective To systematically review the association of pain, function, and progression in first
carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis (OA) with imaging biomarkers and radiography-based …

Abstract Background The Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) and Patient-rated wrist/hand
evaluation (PRWHE) are patient-reported outcomes frequently used for evaluating pain and …

Trapeziectomy for base of thumb arthritis is well established, but base of thumb arthroplasty
offers potential advantages. The review covers the development of arthroplasty for the thumb …

Thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) osteoarthritis (OA) has been one of the most common
locations of hand OA. CMC OA disproportionately occurs in females over males. In severe …

Objective To investigate the correlation between melatonin and osteoarthritis (OA) in rats. To
explore the relevant mechanisms in the occurrence and development of osteoarthritis in rats …

Objective To describe the prevalence, incidence, and progression of radiographic thumb
carpometacarpal (CMC-1) and trapezioscaphoid (TS) radiographic osteoarthritis (ROA) in …

Background Surgery for thumb carpometacarpal osteoarthritis is offered to patients who do
not benefit from nonoperative treatment. Although surgery is generally successful in …

Purpose Evaluate sensory and psychological differences in individuals with thumb
carpometacarpal (CMC) and/or knee osteoarthritis (OA) pain. This secondary analysis …

The opposable thumb provides both stability and mobility and is needed to accomplish
different prehensile tasks. The trapezium is a complex bone, with a distal articular surface …