We use our thumbs for just about everything, especially these days with smartphones. For people suffering from painful arthritis in the thumb, the condition can make daily life extremely difficult.

Initial nonsurgical treatment, including the use of orthotics and exercise therapy, provides satisfactory long-term outcomes for patients with osteoarthritis of the thumb carpometacarpal joint (CMC-1 ...

Rhizarthrosis, also known as trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis, is a type of osteoarthritis that affects the thumb, and treatments range from splints to surgery. Investigators have uncovered various ...

Simple topical creams and ointments can help ease pain in achy joints. (Getty Images) The search for the best arthritis cream is becoming ever more important as over 53 million Americans battle this ...

What separates us humans from most animals is our opposable thumbs. We hardly think about it, but we use those digits hundreds of times a day. And if your thumb joints are in pain, it can cause real ...

Dr. Megan Crosmer, MD, Orthopaedic Specialists of Davenport, is the Midday Medical guest to talk about treatment and surgery options in orthopedic medicine. Crosmer is Fellowship Trained in Hand and ...

Sometimes, you have pain in your finger joint that is most noticeable when you press it. If pressure intensifies the discomfort, the joint pain might be more problematic than originally thought and ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. Shorter and thicker than its counterparts, the base of the thumb has a unique saddle-like joint structure. It provides a wide range of motion and ...

Ligamentous laxity in patients with thumb basal joint pain sometimes calls for surgical management. However, a presenter said she prefers and has had good results with more conservative approaches and ...

You use your thumbs throughout the day for holding, grasping, and opening objects, typing on your computer or smartphone, flipping through channels on your TV, and more. You’re likely to notice when ...