In many different forms, carbon moves between the totality of all living things on earth (the biospherePart of the Earth where life is found. The biosphere consists of all living things, plant and animal.
Surgical options for thumb osteoarthritis include: CMC joint fusion (arthrodesis) -- an option for patients looking for pain relief who are not overly concerned about losing fine thumb motion joint replacement or arthroplasty -- plastic or metal prostheses are used to replace the CMC joint (prosthesis serves as a spacer after the arthritic surfaces of the bones in the CMC joint are removed)
Introduction. If any of the tendons in your hand are damaged, surgery may be needed to repair them and help restore movement in the affected fingers or thumb.n some cases, damage to the extensor tendons can be treated without the need for surgery, using a rigid support called a splint thatâs worn around the hand. Common causes of tendon injuries include: 1  cuts â cuts across the back or palm of your hand can result in injury to your tendons.