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I was told that osteoarthritis hits the back, hips and knees. Why did the doctor tell me that I have osteoarthritis in the base of my thumb?
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Osteoarthritis is, as you say, more common in the back (spine), hips and knees. However, it can occur in any joint. It's called the wear-and-tear arthritis and, if you think about it, you usually do use your thumb quite a bit. And, some people - manual laborers, for example - put a lot of pressure on their thumb and that joint.
As the tissue in the joint begins to wear away, this is what causes the pain.
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