New research suggests injured joints may not be as permanent as once believed, opening fresh strategies to fight osteoarthritis.

North Carolina says star freshman Caleb Wilson broke his right thumb in practice and will miss the remainder of the season.

Wilson, the Tar Heels’ leading scorer and rebounder, has missed UNC’s last six games with a fractured left hand.

Hand osteoarthritis is swelling and irritation -- called inflammation--that causes pain and stiffness in the joints of your hands. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It happens when ...

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Hand arthritis is nearly inevitable with age, but for some, the pain can interfere with daily life. Orthopedic surgeon Doug Hutchinson, MD, talks to Tom Miller, MD, about when surgery can make a ...

Gout in the thumb is caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in the joint, leading to inflammation and pain. Treatment options for gout in the thumb include NSAIDs, corticosteroids, and colchicine ...

We spend a good chunk of our day, probably longer than we'd like to admit, glued to our smartphones. We use them to communicate, socialize, work and even avoid awkward social encounters. Between the ...