Rhizarthrosis/Arthritic thumb

FALSE! The position of the thumb during sleep is a factor that comes into play in nocturnal pain, but thumb pressure during the day is also an important parameter. Indeed, even if we are not aware of it, the hands and the thumb in particular are constantly in movement, even when it is not a question of making gestures of grasping. Preserving the thumb during the day is therefore essential.

TRUE! But not only… Except for the risk factors associated with gender, osteoarthritis can also affect younger people. Osteoarthritis is caused by joint overuse. The resulting wear and tear has several origins related to professional or physical activity. All these causes will contribute to the premature wear of the joint cartilage .

TRUE! Wearing a brace contributes to muscle function improvement and pain reduction. For this purpose, EPITACT^® has created a flexible brace* that limits the repetition of unconscious traumatic movements. The rigid brace* aims to relieve pain at night and during resting periods. Also, physiotherapy sessions and ergonomic working environment will be efficient.