Shoulder, Arm & Hand
Thumb (CMC) Arthritis
Thumb CMC (basal joint) arthritis is one of the most common and disabling forms of hand arthritis, making pinch and grip painful.
Why regenerative therapy applies
Precise, image-guided regenerative therapy targets the small basal joint to reduce inflammation and support pinch function.
Are you a candidate?
Best for early-to-moderate CMC arthritis. Severe deformity may need hand surgery.
We turn patients away when the evidence says a therapy won't help. If a different path — or no treatment — serves you better, we'll say so at your consultation, before you've spent anything.
→Your options
Treatments we'd consider.
?Questions patients ask
Straight answers.
Can basal thumb arthritis be treated with injections?
Early-to-moderate CMC arthritis can respond to precise, image-guided regenerative therapy. Advanced deformity may need surgery.
Should I just wait and see if it gets worse?
Waiting is the one thing that works against you. These therapies do the most for early-to-moderate joint and tendon disease — the window where tissue can still respond. Once a joint collapses to bone-on-bone, the evidence for regeneration drops and surgery becomes the honest answer. If you're a candidate today, you may not be in two years. A free consultation gives you a clear read on where you are right now.
How much does treatment cost?
Stem cell therapy at Apex starts at $4,500 per joint (typically $4,500–$7,500); physician-performed PRP from $1,500; exosome therapy from $4,500. Stem cell protocols include PRP and a red light package in one inclusive fee. Your exact price is set at your free consultation, with HSA/FSA and financing available.
Is it covered by insurance?
No. U.S. insurers classify regenerative therapy for orthopedic and systemic conditions as investigational, so it is out of pocket. IV ketamine is usually self-pay. We keep care accessible with transparent pricing and financing.
Is it safe?
Serious adverse events are rare. The most common effects are temporary soreness or swelling for a few days. Every treatment is physician-performed under sterile, image-guided technique, and we screen candidacy carefully first.
Free consultation
Find out if you're a candidate.
A private consultation with Dr. Abdullah about your goals, your imaging, and your options — with an honest answer and a clear price. No obligation.
- Honest candidacy — we'll tell you if it won't help
- A clear, itemized price before you commit
- 0% financing · HSA / FSA accepted
Prefer to talk now? Call (972) 768-2328.