Could Chili Pepper Medicine Help Your Painful Finger Arthritis?
The short answer: A high dose capsaicin patch (8%) used for 30 minutes is being tested for nerve-like finger arthritis pain, but…
Conservative Treatment · April 4, 2026What Are Your Best Treatment Options for Thumb Arthritis Without Surgery?
The short answer: A plan that uses several treatments together gives the best long-term relief, and do not keep getting injections. If…
Surgical Treatment · April 3, 2026Could Tiny Camera Surgery Help My Thumb Pain?
The short answer: There are three quick facts: arthroscopy uses a tiny camera to look inside joints, it causes less tissue damage,…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · April 2, 2026Can a New Thumb Joint Replacement Really Stop Your Pain for Years?
The short answer: The study followed 61 thumb joint replacements for an average of 6.5 years and found pain dropped from 7.3…
Conservative Treatment · March 31, 2026Can Your Own Blood Help Heal Thumb Arthritis Pain?
The short answer: Platelet-rich plasma from your own blood may help reduce thumb arthritis pain and improve hand use, but more high…
Epidemiology & Risk Factors · March 30, 2026Could Your Job Be Causing Your Thumb Pain?
The short answer: Some jobs can raise your risk of thumb and finger arthritis. For example, women who type have 5 times…
Surgical Treatment · March 28, 2026Which Thumb Surgery Works Better for Advanced Arthritis?
The short answer: The suspension-interposition surgery worked better in every measure for 85 patients after 12 months. It reduced pain by 76%…
Anatomy & Biomechanics · March 26, 2026Could a Hidden Muscle in Your Forearm Be Causing Your Thumb Pain?
The short answer: The extra muscle is found in about 50% of forearms. The distal tendon is about 3.91 cm long and…
Conservative Treatment · March 25, 2026Can a Simple Thumb Splint Really Help Your Arthritis Pain?
The short answer: Thumb splints can help with arthritis pain, and about 90 percent of people keep using their splints after starting…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · March 24, 2026Should You Get a Thumb Joint Replacement for Arthritis?
The short answer: About 85 out of 100 thumb joint replacements last 10 years. Survival is 80% at 15 years. If you…