Which Thumb Arthritis Surgery Works Best for Pain and Strength?
The short answer: All three surgeries helped with pain and movement. The anchovy procedure with ligamentoplasty gave the best strength, in a…
Surgical Treatment · April 14, 2026Could a Hidden Thumb Injury Be Causing Your Pain and Arthritis?
The short answer: Fix torn thumb ligaments early. In this study of 10 patients, eight injuries came from sports. If your thumb…
Surgical Treatment · April 11, 2026Which Thumb Surgery Works Better: With or Without Extra Tendon?
The short answer: The surgery without the extra tendon piece (Altissimi) worked a little better and was about 6 minutes faster to…
Prostheses & Implant Outcomes · April 10, 2026Can a Thumb Joint Replacement Last More Than Five Years?
The short answer: The ISIS thumb implant lasts many years for most people. In this study, 94% stayed in place for almost…
Rehabilitation & Functional Outcomes · April 9, 2026Can Kinesio Tape Really Help Your Thumb and Hand Pain From Arthritis?
The short answer: Kinesio tape with hand exercises helped reduce pain and improve movement more than exercises alone, and the benefits lasted…
Surgical Treatment · April 8, 2026Does Thumb Arthritis Surgery Need More Than Just Joint Repair?
The short answer: In advanced thumb arthritis you may need to fix both the base joint and the knuckle. This case involved…
Surgical Treatment · April 7, 2026Can Surgery Fix Severe Thumb Arthritis When Your Thumb Bends Too Far Back?
The short answer: For this patient, two procedures at the same time fixed both the base of the thumb arthritis and the…
Surgical Treatment · April 6, 2026Which Thumb Surgery is Best for My Arthritis?
The short answer: Seven systematic reviews published between 2004 and 2022 had serious quality problems. More careful research is needed. If you…
Conservative Treatment · April 5, 2026Could 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…