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Plain-language summaries of published research on thumb base arthritis: diagnosis, splints, injections, surgery, implants, and recovery.

Surgical Treatment · September 10, 2026

Which Thumb Surgery Works Better for Arthritis: Interposition or Suspension?

If you have been living with thumb pain at the base, you may have heard the word rhizarthrosis. This is arthritis in…

Surgical Treatment · September 9, 2026

Can You Save Your Thumb Joint Instead of Removing It?

If you have thumb pain at the base of your thumb, you may have heard about surgery that removes a small bone…

Surgical Treatment · September 8, 2026

Why Does My Thumb Hurt and What Can Help It Get Better?

If your thumb hurts at the base and feels stiff or weak, you may have a condition called rhizarthrosis. This is a…

Surgical Treatment · September 7, 2026

Can You Go Home Safely After Surgery With Pain Medicine Through a Small Pump?

If you have thumb pain or rhizarthrosis and need surgery, you might worry about pain after you leave the hospital. This study…

Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · September 6, 2026

Can a Thumb Joint Replacement Really Last Over Ten Years?

If you have pain at the base of your thumb, you may have heard about joint replacement surgery. But does it really…

Conservative Treatment · September 5, 2026

Can a Simple Blood Treatment Help Your Thumb Pain Heal Faster?

If your thumb hurts and simple treatments are not working, you might wonder if there are other ways to help it heal.…

Diagnosis & Imaging · September 4, 2026

Could Your Thumb Pain Be More Than Simple Arthritis?

If you have thumb pain, you might assume it is just wear and tear. But what if there is something else going…

Anatomy & Biomechanics · September 3, 2026

Why Does My Thumb Bend Backwards When I Have Thumb Arthritis?

If you have thumb arthritis at the base of your thumb, you may have noticed something strange. Your thumb may start to…

Rehabilitation & Functional Outcomes · September 2, 2026

What Do Doctors Really Know About Treating Hand Pain and Numbness?

If you are dealing with thumb pain or hand numbness, you have probably wondered how doctors and therapists decide what treatment to…

Epidemiology & Risk Factors · September 1, 2026

Can Garden Work Cause Hidden Health Risks You Never Expected?

Sometimes the most surprising medical discoveries come from everyday activities. A recent study from Italy looked at a woman who developed a…

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