The metacarpophalangeal joints (MCP) are situated between the metacarpal bones and the proximal phalanges of the fingers. [1] These joints are of the condyloid kind, formed by the reception of the rounded heads of the metacarpal bones into shallow cavities on the proximal ends of the proximal phalanges . [ 1 ]

MCP joint arthritis is the wearing away of cartilage in the metacarpophalangeal joint, also known as the knuckle. It causes pain, loss of motion, and swelling.

2023年10月30日 · The metacarpophalangeal joints (MCP) are a collection of condyloid joints that connect the metacarpus, or palm of the hand, to the fingers. There are five separate metacarpophalangeal joints that connect each metacarpal bone to the corresponding proximal phalanx of each finger.

2024年10月2日 · Metacarpophalangeal (MCP) Joint arthritis typically presents with pain, swelling, and limited motion. Inflammatory etiology is much more common than osteoarthritis. in patients with osteoarthritis, a tendon-splitting approach can be used.

The metacarpophalangeal joint pain is a common occurrence, due to the fact that the respective joints are used quite a lot and, thus, present a higher risk for the common wear and tear. The aging process, as well as a number of medical conditions can favor the appearance of …

2023年4月15日 · The metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint is classified as a condyloid synovial joint. It connects each digit to the palm. Articulating Surfaces. The metacarpophalangeal joint consists of an articulation between two bones of the hand: Metacarpal head – …

2022年12月1日 · Fingers have three joints: the joint where the finger connects to the hand, called the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint; the middle joint, called the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint; and the joint closest to the end of the finger, the distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint. The joint at the base of the thumb is the carpometacarpal (CMC) joint.

2025年2月13日 · The metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints are the knuckle joints where the metacarpal bones of the hand meet the proximal phalanges of the fingers. These synovial joints allow flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and …

2023年8月14日 · The thumb MCP joint is a hinge joint that allows up to 80 to 90 degrees of flexion with minimal extension, adduction, or abduction. The MCP joints of the 2 through 5 digits are shallow ball and socket joints which allow for flexion, …

What is metacarpophalangeal joint (MCP) arthritis? It is arthritis of the knuckles, usually the knuckles of the thumb and index finger. The metacarpal bones are the bones of the hand. The finger bones are called phalanges. The MCP joint is …