Arthritis of the thumb ? the most common source of painful arthritis of the hand ? can make buttoning a shirt, holding a pen or putting in earringsimpossible or painful. “It is tricky to treat because ...

Tampa General Hospital, Florida Orthopaedic Institute are the first in Florida to perform surgery using the Touch CMC prosthesis, an FDA-cleared implant for total joint replacement of the thumb ...

Thousands of Americans suffer from thumb arthritis. This disorder can greatly affect daily life and can make it a struggle to do simple things like opening doors or holding objects. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a ...

Pain in your thumb and wrist may develop from arthritis, de Quervain tenosynovitis, injuries, and other causes. Joint pain in your wrist and thumb are two common symptoms of many conditions, such as ...

Thumb arthritis is becoming a growing concern among younger adults, as they experience joint breakdowns at ages not seen in previous generations. This condition has been linked to the extensive use of ...

Dr. Bert Perey, MD, FRCPC, Orthopedic Surgeon, discusses Thumb Arthritis Surgery and Treatment Former Vice President Dick Cheney dead at 84 Contributor: The Constitution is clear when it comes to ...

Septic arthritis is an infection in the joint area. Alongside antibiotic treatment, minimally invasive or more major surgery could be part of a person’s treatment. Sometimes, antibiotics are enough to ...

Pain in the MCP joint can result from injury, infection, inflammation, or some medical conditions. Treatment depends on the cause but may include medications, splints and supports, hand therapy, and ...

Arthritis affects millions of people and remains one of the leading causes of chronic pain and mobility limitations. In the United States alone, nearly 60 million adults live with some form of ...