Guided steroid injection for thumb carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ) osteoarthritis: A scoping review

Simi Padmanabhan, Mark P Brewin, Jessica Steele, Hand Therapy, Plastic Surgery Out-Patients, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Salisbury Laser Clinic, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust

Hand Therapy

Published online on March 16, 2026

Abstract

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IntroductionIntra-articular steroid injection for thumb carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ) osteoarthritis (OA) is routinely offered with evidence of its short-term effectiveness only. One of the factors for reduced effectiveness could be the lack of accuracy of ...