scaphotrapeziotrapezoid osteoarthritis en · NOUN
Meanings
- (uncountable) A degenerative joint condition affecting the scaphotrapeziotrapezoid joint in the wrist, where the scaphoid, trapezium, and trapezoid bones meet. It involves progressive wear and breakdown of cartilage, leading to bone-on-bone contact, inflammation, and pain on the thumb-side of the wrist.