| BDNF | Brain-derived neurotrophic factor |
| Beta-NGF | Beta-nerve growth factor |
| CTX-1 | Type I collagen cross-linked C-telopeptide |
| OA | Osteoarthritis |
| PIIANP | N-propeptide of collagen IIA |
| PROM | Patient-reported outcome measure |
| QuickDASH | Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand. |
| TASD | Trapeziometacarpal Arthrosis Symptoms and Disability |
| TM | Trapeziometacarpal |
| VAS | Visual analog scale |