Thumb Osteoarthritis – Rhizarthrosis

Physiotherapy for thumb osteoarthritis aims to alleviate pain, improve thumb function and mobility, and strengthen the muscles that support the thumb joint. Thumb osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition characterized by the wearing down of cartilage in the thumb joint and the metacarpal bone, which often causes pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.

Thumb Osteoarthritis – Rhizarthrosis

Physiotherapy for thumb osteoarthritis aims to alleviate pain, improve thumb function and mobility, and strengthen the muscles that support the thumb joint. Thumb osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition characterized by the wearing down of cartilage in the thumb joint and the metacarpal bone, which often causes pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.

Thumb Osteoarthritis – Rhizarthrosis

Treatment and Approach

Assessment of the Condition

The physiotherapist evaluates the extent of pain, mobility, strength, and functionality of the thumb.

Electrotherapy

Various modalities such as Tecar therapy, SIS therapy (Super Inductive System), HILT therapy (High-Intensity Laser Therapy), Interferential currents, TENS therapy (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) are applied. The goal is to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and promote circulation in the affected areas.

Manual therapy: Joint mobilization and soft tissue massage can help improve mobility and reduce pain.

Support and orthotic aids

Wearing appropriate orthotic aids or splints is recommended to reduce thumb stiffness.

Therapeutic Exercises

Exercises to strengthen the muscles around the thumb and wrist. Stretching of the muscles that may be tight, such as the thumb flexors.

The intensity of therapy is determined according to the patient’s capabilities and needs.

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Dr Ljubica Ružić

Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Dr. Ljubica Ružić graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Belgrade in 1998. She completed her specialization in physical medicine and rehabilitation in 2004 at the Military Medical Academy (VMA) in Belgrade, where she obtained the title of specialist in this field.

She began her professional career as a general practitioner at the Tivat Health Center in 1998, then worked at the Kotor General Hospital, and from 2000 to 2025 she was employed at the Meljine General Hospital (now the Kotor Clinical Hospital Center), where from 2004 she worked as a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation..

Throughout her long career, she has continuously pursued professional development through numerous trainings and professional conferences, with a particular focus on mesotherapy in pain management, the application of intra-articular injections in the treatment of osteoarthritis, and modern EMM-Tech technologies.

dr Srebra Golubović

Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Dr Srebra Golubović graduated from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade in 1997, and completed her specialization in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in 2004 at the Clinic for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in Niš.

She began her professional career in Serbia, where she worked for 12 years at the Special Hospital for Orthopedic and Osteoarticular Diseases “Ribarska Banja.”

Since 2017, she has been developing her expertise in Kuwait, where she has spent the past 8 years working in renowned healthcare institutions – Hadi Hospital, ATP Global Med, and Medcap Clinic.

She has continuously advanced her knowledge through numerous trainings and international congresses across Europe and Asia, gaining extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of joint and soft tissue disorders, pain management with laser therapy, ultrasound diagnostics, intra-articular injections, as well as in the assessment and treatment of osteoporosis.

Dr Golubović is recognized for her professional and dedicated approach to patients, aiming to provide each person with faster recovery, pain relief, and a return to a better quality of life.

dr Marina Vuković

Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Dr Marina Vuković graduated from the Faculty of Medicine in Belgrade in 2008 and completed her specialization in physical medicine and rehabilitation in 2016.

With 15 years of experience working at the Clinical Center of Montenegro, as well as in private practice, Dr Vuković brings exceptional expertise and knowledge to our team. She is dedicated to providing the highest quality care and support to patients during rehabilitation.

She has advanced her skills in pain mesotherapy and is the first female doctor in Montenegro to work with robotic rehabilitation of neurological patients.

dr Milena Adžić

Specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Subspecialist in Pediatric Physiatry

Dr Milena Adžić graduated from the Faculty of Medicine in Novi Sad and completed her specialization in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Faculty of Medicine in Belgrade. She further directed her professional path by completing a subspecialization in pediatric physiatry at the Faculty of Medicine in Belgrade, gaining a deep understanding of the specific needs of the youngest patients.

Her many years of work experience include positions at institutions such as the Health Center in Cetinje, the “Dr Simo Milošević” Institute in Igalo, the Center for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Clinical Center of Montenegro, and the Institute for Diseases of Children at the Clinical Center of Montenegro.

She continuously advances her expertise through numerous specialized trainings. She has completed Kinesiological Diagnostics of Infants according to the Vojta method at the Academy for Developmental Rehabilitation in Zagreb, as well as training in the Assessment of the Quality of General Movements (GM). In addition, Dr Adžić has completed Advanced NRT Bobath Baby training in Slovenia, according to EBTA principles, and training in Three-Dimensional Scoliosis Treatment based on the Schroth method in Split.