Could Thumb Joint Fusion Be the Answer to Your Painful Grip?
The short answer: Thumb joint fusion can relieve pain and improve grip for many people. In this study, 64 percent had excellent…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · June 22, 2026Is There a New Thumb Implant That Can Help My Arthritis Pain?
The short answer: The Rubena CMC implant is a new thumb joint implant for advanced arthritis. It is placed during surgery and…
Anatomy & Biomechanics · June 20, 2026Can Your Thumb Cartilage Heal Itself? What New Research Shows
The short answer: Thumb cartilage does not heal as well as hip cartilage, which may limit cell therapy for the thumb. If…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · June 19, 2026Could 3D Printing Make Custom Thumb Implants That Finally Work?
The short answer: 3D printing can make custom thumb implants that fit your own bone shape. The work led to 2 patents…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · June 18, 2026Why Does My Thumb Tendon Hurt After Surgery for Thumb Arthritis?
The short answer: De Quervain’s tendinitis happens more after thumb joint replacement than after simple bone removal. This study looked at 331…
Surgical Treatment · June 17, 2026Can a Muscle and Tendon Graft Treat Thumb Arthritis Without Using Your Wrist Tendon?
The short answer: The palmaris longus tendon with a small muscle piece can stabilize and cushion the base of your thumb in…
Conservative Treatment · June 16, 2026Can Radiation Therapy Help Your Thumb Pain and Rhizarthrosis?
The short answer: In some cases thumb arthritis can be treated with radiation therapy. The typical total dose is about 25 Gy,…
Surgical Treatment · June 15, 2026Why Do Surgeons Sometimes Need to Work Together on Complex Wounds?
The short answer: Two kinds of surgeons work together to treat very large wounds and infections, and this teamwork helps patients heal…
Rehabilitation & Functional Outcomes · June 14, 2026Which Thumb Brace Works Best After Thumb Joint Surgery?
The short answer: A short thumb brace is best after thumb joint surgery. It improves movement and reduces pain, with pain scores…
Rehabilitation & Functional Outcomes · June 13, 2026Should You Wear a Splint After Thumb Surgery? What New Research Says
The short answer: A short thumb splint gives the best recovery after thumb surgery, especially by 12 weeks. If you have arthritis…