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Prescription Refill

Prescription Refill

We realize many of our patients are in pain prior to elective surgery and encourage over the counter medication as needed. If prescription medication is warranted, we ask that your primary care provider manage this prior to surgery. We will manage all post operative pain medications for up to three months after surgery. After surgery, call the Hand Center at 206-598-4263 to speak with the nurse about your medicine refill.

Thumb Arthritis

What is thumb arthritis?

Thumb arthritis is most common in the thumb carpometacarpal joint, between the base of the thumb metacarpal and a wrist bone (the trapezium).  Thumb arthritis is sometimes referred to as basal joint arthritis. Due to the stresses with everyday activities, basal joint arthritis is very common. 

The thumb is the single most important digit in the hand, accounting for 40% of hand function. The thumb basal joint is subjected to a tremendous amount of force with pinching and grasping activities.

Elbow Arthritis

The elbow joint is complex.  The elbow joint consists of three different bones (the humerus, the radius, and the ulna) with different articulations (the ulnohumeral joint, the radiocapitellar joint, and the proximal radioulnar joint).

The combination of elbow flexion and extension, as well as forearm rotation, allows for placement of the hand for activities of daily living.

In addition to severe elbow pain, the stiffness from elbow arthritis can become disabling, making it difficult to perform simple activities.

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