Skinny Mature Thumbs Site
: Deterioration of cartilage in the thumb joints, especially the basal (CMC) joint, can cause pain, stiffness, and sometimes a change in the thumb's contour. Health and Mobility Considerations
: As we age, the small muscles at the base of the thumb (thenar muscles) can lose mass, leading to a more sunken or "skinny" look. skinny mature thumbs
The "skinny" appearance of thumbs in older adults is often a result of aging processes that affect the underlying structures: : Deterioration of cartilage in the thumb joints,
: This is very common in older adults and often presents as pain at the base of the thumb during pinching or gripping activities. especially the basal (CMC) joint