Effective ways of dealing with thumb osteoarthritis include:
Small adjustments to daily tasks help protect the thumb and reduce ongoing pain.
A thumb splint steadies the joint, easing strain and reducing discomfort during activity.
Pain relief treatments may reduce symptoms, though results can vary and are often short-term.
Surgery may help in severe cases, but it involves recovery and potential risks to consider.
Gentle low-dose radiotherapy reduces inflammation at the joint, easing pain safely without invasive treatment.
If you still have thumb joint pain despite using self-help treatments (like wearing a splint) and medicines.
Where simple pain relief and anti-inflammatory drugs aren’t working well enough or are causing side-effects .
If you notice increased pain and discomfort at the base of thumb.
If you are not suitable, for instance due to personal choice or other health conditions.
Patients across the UK count on our gentle, specialist radiotherapy to ease long-standing joint pain. These stories reflect the care, safety, and results we aim to provide every day.
Dr Shaffer explained the treatment clearly so I had no anxiety before and during treatment.
I think this treatment is a great alternative to surgery.
Within 20 minutes of completing an on line enquiry form Dr Shaffer had called me personally, discussed my condition and made an appointment to see him. I never felt under any pressure and completely trusted his expert opinion. At last somebody who took notice and understood the condition. I would highly recommend his care.
The appointment and then the treatment was prompt and straightforward.
Most importantly, it was painless and appears to have worked!
Dr Shaffer was on-time and dealt with the examination of hands/feet. He was able to rely on records of a prior visit in 2011 to help with diagnosis (that I had lost).
He was able to recommend treatment and courses of action - whether through him or colleagues. He was very helpful.
