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Free Online Seminar:
Thumb Arthritis Explained:
From Conservative to Surgery

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 6:30 pm MST

Join Dr. Brian Butzen for a free online seminar about thumb arthritis. He will cover the anatomy of this part of the hand, how arthritis forms, and what can be done to treat it. This is a fun, educational event!

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Wednesday, April 1, 2026
6:30 pm MST
Hosted on YouTube Live

Register Below - Free Event

Doctor Butzen will email the link the week before the event. 

Please submit any questions about this topic, to be sure they are addressed. There will be an opportunity to ask questions during the event.

Does your thumb hurt at the base when you grip things, open jars, or turn keys?

 

You might have thumb arthritis (also called CMC arthritis or basal joint arthritis), and you're not alone—it's one of the most common types of hand arthritis.

 

Join Dr. Brian Butzen, a double board-certified orthopedic and hand surgeon practicing in Durango, Colorado since 2013, for a free 30-minute online seminar on April 1st.

 

Doctor Butzen will explain:
 
What thumb arthritis is and why it happens
How to know if you have it
Conservative treatments you can try at home
Nonsurgical treatments that he offers
When surgery might help and what surgical options are available
What recovery looks like
 
After the presentation, Dr. Butzen will answer your questions live.
 
Whether you're just starting to notice thumb pain or you've been dealing with it for years, this seminar will help you understand your options and take the next step toward relief.
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Clinic Address:

Animas Orthopedic Associates 

575 Rivergate Lane, Suite 105
Durango, CO 81301

Phone number: 970-259-3020 ext 201

Email address: doctorbutzen@gmail.com

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