Can Thumb Arthritis Be Treated With the Same Injections Used for Knees?
The short answer: A review found hyaluronic acid injections are safe and work best for early to middle arthritis (grades I to…
Surgical Treatment · July 16, 2026Could a Tiny Incision Fix Your Thumb Arthritis Without Major Surgery?
The short answer: A new minimally invasive thumb joint fusion through a very small opening may work, but evidence is from one…
Diagnosis & Imaging · July 15, 2026Can Ultrasound Help Your Thumb Pain and Arthritis Get Better?
The short answer: Ultrasound helps see the thumb problem and guide treatment more accurately. The study looked at five different hand conditions,…
Surgical Treatment · July 14, 2026Can Rotating Your Thumb Joint Really Stop Arthritis Pain?
The short answer: In this study, eight people with severe rhizarthrosis had a rotation surgery at the base of the thumb that…
Surgical Treatment · July 13, 2026Can Surgery for Thumb Arthritis Help You Return to Work?
The short answer: Surgery for thumb arthritis can reduce pain and help you do your job better. There are three main findings…
Conservative Treatment · July 12, 2026Can a Thumb Brace Really Help Your Arthritis Pain?
The short answer: Wearing a thumb brace can help with pain and how your thumb works in thumb arthritis. A medium effect…
Diagnosis & Imaging · July 10, 2026Why Does My Thumb Hurt So Much and What Can I Do About It?
The short answer: Thumb pain has several causes, and you can start with simple steps at home. There are three main ideas…
Conservative Treatment · July 8, 2026Can Laser Therapy Really Help My Thumb Arthritis Pain?
The short answer: This study will test Class IV laser therapy to see if it helps thumb arthritis pain and pinch strength…
Conservative Treatment · July 7, 2026Could a Fat and Platelet Injection Reduce Your Wrist or Thumb Arthritis Pain?
The short answer: This treatment is experimental and was only tested in three patients, but it reduced pain by over 50% after…
Diagnosis & Imaging · July 6, 2026Could a Simple Joint Injection Help Your Thumb Pain?
The short answer: Joint injections can help doctors see inside your joint and may relieve pain by delivering medicine into the joint.…