Should I Get a Thumb Joint Replacement for My Arthritis?
The short answer: Thumb joint replacements fail in 50% or more of cases. Other surgeries can give similar relief, so discuss options…
Diagnosis & Imaging · June 9, 2026Could a Small Ligament in Your Hand Explain Your Thumb Pain?
The short answer: A tiny ligament behind the hand can hint at thumb arthritis, and a small bone spur from that ligament…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · June 6, 2026Which Surgery Works Better for Thumb Arthritis: Implant or Tendon Suspension?
The short answer: In the first 6 weeks, the prosthesis tends to relieve more pain and improve function. By 6 months to…
Surgical Treatment · June 5, 2026Can an Injury to Your Thumb Lead to Arthritis Later?
The short answer: Thumb injuries can lead to arthritis, but that is rare. Getting proper treatment right away gives you the best…
Conservative Treatment · June 2, 2026Could Tendon Pain in Your Thumb Teach Us How to Heal It Better?
The short answer: Eccentric training is the best current option for thumb tendinopathy, but you need at least 20 to 30 sessions…
Conservative Treatment · June 1, 2026Could a Simple Injection Take Away Your Thumb Joint Pain?
The short answer: Radiation synovectomy may help inflamed small finger joints after you have tried medicines for at least six months, and…
Conservative Treatment · May 31, 2026Do Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Thumb Arthritis Hurt?
The short answer: Hyaluronic acid injections can help thumb arthritis but they cause pain. In a study of 16 patients, pain was…
Surgical Treatment · May 29, 2026Could Thumb Joint Fusion Surgery Give You Lasting Relief from Rhizarthrosis Pain?
The short answer: Arthrodesis with tiny plates reduced pain for all 18 patients and helped their thumbs work better. However, 3 of…
Surgical Treatment · May 28, 2026What Happens to Your Body in the First Minutes After Blood Flow Returns?
The short answer: In the first ten minutes after blood flow returns, your vessels stay healthy and your immune system does not…
Conservative Treatment · May 27, 2026Could a Bigger Treatment Area Help Your Thumb Arthritis Heal Better?
The short answer: Using a larger treatment area may help more people with thumb arthritis. In the study, about 70 percent felt…