Are Two Surgery Types for Thumb Arthritis Really the Same?
The short answer: In a study of 19 patients, both surgeries for base thumb arthritis helped and had similar results for pain…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · February 16, 2026Can a Thumb Implant Really Last for Years?
The short answer: 88% of MAIA thumb implants were still working after 12 years. If you have pain at the base of…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · February 15, 2026Can a Thumb Prosthesis Really Last for Years?
The short answer: Most MAIA thumb prostheses last many years. In this study, 88% were still working after 12 years and pain…
Conservative Treatment · February 13, 2026What Actually Works When Your Wrist Hurts and Your Hand Goes Numb?
The short answer: Most people get better with the right treatment. If you need surgery, about 9 out of 10 people feel…
Surgical Treatment · February 12, 2026Which Thumb Surgery Works Best for Arthritis Pain?
The short answer: All surgeries reduce pain. Simple trapeziectomy works as well as trapeziectomy with LRTI for pain, and total joint replacement…
Epidemiology & Risk Factors · February 9, 2026Can Scientists Grow Thumb Cells to Study Your Arthritis Pain?
The short answer: Scientists made special stem cells from two patients with thumb arthritis to study the disease in the lab, which…
Surgical Treatment · February 8, 2026Can You Stay Awake During Thumb Arthritis Surgery Without Pain?
The short answer: WALANT lets you stay awake and pain free during thumb arthritis surgery. In 16 thumb arthritis surgeries, all were…
Conservative Treatment · February 6, 2026Why Does My Thumb Pain Keep Coming Back Even After Treatment?
The short answer: Long lasting thumb pain is not just from the joint. The brain and nerves can keep hurting even after…
Epidemiology & Risk Factors · February 5, 2026What Can Physiotherapists Teach Us About Hand Pain and Job Stress?
The short answer: Physiotherapists use their hands a lot and can have hand and skin problems, but 88% are happy with their…
Surgical Treatment · February 2, 2026Why Do Doctors Disagree About Thumb Arthritis Surgery Results?
The short answer: 50 out of 51 patients felt very satisfied after suspension arthroplasty for thumb arthritis. Most patients are happy with…