Can Your Thumb Cartilage Heal Itself? What New Research Shows
The short answer: Thumb cartilage does not heal as well as hip cartilage, which may limit cell therapy for the thumb. If…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · June 19, 2026Could 3D Printing Make Custom Thumb Implants That Finally Work?
The short answer: 3D printing can make custom thumb implants that fit your own bone shape. The work led to 2 patents…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · June 18, 2026Why Does My Thumb Tendon Hurt After Surgery for Thumb Arthritis?
The short answer: De Quervain’s tendinitis happens more after thumb joint replacement than after simple bone removal. This study looked at 331…
Surgical Treatment · June 17, 2026Can a Muscle and Tendon Graft Treat Thumb Arthritis Without Using Your Wrist Tendon?
The short answer: The palmaris longus tendon with a small muscle piece can stabilize and cushion the base of your thumb in…
Conservative Treatment · June 16, 2026Can Radiation Therapy Help Your Thumb Pain and Rhizarthrosis?
The short answer: In some cases thumb arthritis can be treated with radiation therapy. The typical total dose is about 25 Gy,…
Surgical Treatment · June 15, 2026Why Do Surgeons Sometimes Need to Work Together on Complex Wounds?
The short answer: Two kinds of surgeons work together to treat very large wounds and infections, and this teamwork helps patients heal…
Rehabilitation & Functional Outcomes · June 14, 2026Which Thumb Brace Works Best After Thumb Joint Surgery?
The short answer: A short thumb brace is best after thumb joint surgery. It improves movement and reduces pain, with pain scores…
Rehabilitation & Functional Outcomes · June 13, 2026Should You Wear a Splint After Thumb Surgery? What New Research Says
The short answer: A short thumb splint gives the best recovery after thumb surgery, especially by 12 weeks. If you have arthritis…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · June 11, 2026Should 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…