5-Minute Summary: Image-guided injections versus anatomical-based injections for carpometacarpal (CMC) arthritis: A Systematic Review episode artwork

EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 5 MIN

5-Minute Summary: Image-guided injections versus anatomical-based injections for carpometacarpal (CMC) arthritis: A Systematic Review

from JOEI The Journal · host Ira H. Kirschenbaum, MD

Thumb carpometacarpal (tCMC) arthritis is a common and debilitating condition for aging people worldwide. Conservative treatments including activity modification, bracing, anti-inflammatory medications, and steroid injections remain the initial treatment of choice. Given the size of the tCMC joint, intra-articular image-guided injections (IGI) may provide more consistent and superior outcomes with comparison to peri-articular anatomic landmark injections (ALI). This study systematically reviews the accuracy and efficacy of intra-articular IGA versus ALI.

Thumb carpometacarpal (tCMC) arthritis is a common and debilitating condition for aging people worldwide. Conservative treatments including activity modification, bracing, anti-inflammatory medications, and steroid injections remain the initial treatment of choice. Given the size of the tCMC joint, intra-articular image-guided injections (IGI) may provide more consistent and superior outcomes with comparison to peri-articular anatomic landmark injections (ALI). This study systematically reviews the accuracy and efficacy of intra-articular IGA versus ALI.

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Thumb carpometacarpal (tCMC) arthritis is a common and debilitating condition for aging people worldwide. Conservative treatments including activity modification, bracing, anti-inflammatory medications, and steroid injections remain the initial...

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