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Diagnosis & Imaging

How doctors diagnose rhizarthrosis — from clinical tests (Grind Test, Shear Test) to X-ray imaging and the Eaton-Littler classification system for staging thumb arthritis severity.

Diagnosis & Imaging · July 23, 2026

Can Hand Problems After Injury Change Your Bone Structure?

If you have ever wondered whether pain after an injury could change the bones in your hand, you are not alone. Many…

Diagnosis & Imaging · July 15, 2026

Can 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,…

Diagnosis & Imaging · July 10, 2026

Why 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…

Diagnosis & Imaging · July 6, 2026

Could 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.…

Diagnosis & Imaging · July 4, 2026

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…

Diagnosis & Imaging · June 29, 2026

Can 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…

Diagnosis & Imaging · June 24, 2026

Could 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…

Diagnosis & Imaging · June 9, 2026

Could 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…

Diagnosis & Imaging · April 26, 2026

Can a Rat Bite Really Cause Joint Pain and Swelling?

The short answer: A rat bite fever infection can cause joint swelling, and with proper tests doctors find the germ in about…

Diagnosis & Imaging · March 20, 2026

Could a Hidden Wrist Fracture Be Causing Your Thumb Pain?

The short answer: A hidden trapezium fracture in the wrist can cause persistent thumb pain, and it is very rare (3 to…

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