Restorative Nurse - RN - Registered Nurse - LTC - SNF Located near Suwanee, GA, our client is seeking a RN Restorative Nurse for a well-known long term care company. The candidate should be someone who is seen as a trusted leader in their field, as there...
The carpometacarpal joint of the thumb, also known as the first carpometacarpal joint, or the trapeziometacarpal joint (TMC) because it connects the trapezium to the first metacarpal bone, plays an irreplaceable role in the normal functioning of the thumb.
Contraction of the abductor digiti minimi presents as small-finger abduction and causes MCP joint flexion and IP joint extension. Thenar intrinsic muscle contracture can cause thumb adduction, MCP joint flexion, and IP joint hyperextension. The patient loses effective pinch, large-volume grip, and hand dexterity.