Do X-Rays Really Show How Bad Your Thumb Arthritis Is?
The short answer: X-ray stage does not always match the real cartilage damage in your thumb joint. In this study, 20 thumb…
Surgical Treatment · July 2, 2026Can Thumb Surgery Really Stop Bone Shortening and Keep Your Grip Strong?
The short answer: A new thumb surgery can help keep the thumb from getting shorter. In this study, the thumb did not…
Diagnosis & Imaging · June 29, 2026Can a Simple Questionnaire Help Your Doctor Understand Your Thumb Pain Better?
The short answer: The Spanish version of the Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire is reliable and can track progress in thumb pain. It…
Epidemiology & Risk Factors · June 28, 2026Why Does My Thumb Hurt So Much When I Move It?
The short answer: Rhizarthrosis, arthritis at the base of the thumb, can greatly limit daily hand tasks more than other hand arthritis.…
Rehabilitation & Functional Outcomes · June 27, 2026Can a 3D Printed Brace Really Relieve Your Thumb Arthritis Pain?
The short answer: A 3D printed thumb brace with hand therapy helped 5 of 6 people feel less pain and gain better…
Surgical Treatment · June 26, 2026Can a Tiny Scaffold Help Your Thumb Arthritis Without Using Other Body Tissue?
The short answer: A dissolving scaffold used in thumb surgery can reduce pain and keep your thumb stronger and more flexible for…
Anatomy & Biomechanics · June 25, 2026Could a Rare Finger Condition Teach Us More About How Hands Are Formed?
The short answer: Three mutations in the BHLHA9 gene can change how fingers form, helping scientists understand normal hand development. If you…
Diagnosis & Imaging · June 24, 2026Could Your Thumb Pain Be a Sign of Something More Serious?
The short answer: About 1 in 10 people with hand pain had an autoimmune disease (9.6%). Doctors can use blood tests and…
Surgical Treatment · June 23, 2026Could 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…