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, 2026Could 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…
Diagnosis & Imaging · March 12, 2026Why Is It So Hard to Measure If Thumb Arthritis Treatment Is Working?
The short answer: The TASD is now translated into Brazilian Portuguese and shown to be reliable and ready to use. It has…
Diagnosis & Imaging · February 20, 2026Rhizarthrosis vs De Quervain’s: How to Tell the Difference
The short answer: Rhizarthrosis and De Quervain’s are different conditions. A doctor uses the Grind Test for arthritis and the Finkelstein Test…
Diagnosis & Imaging · February 20, 2026Thumb Pain at the Base: What It Means and When to See a Doctor
The short answer: Thumb base pain is common, affecting up to 33% of women and 11% of men over age 50. If…
Diagnosis & Imaging · January 17, 2026Is My Finger Injury Being Diagnosed Correctly?
The short answer: Simple tendon tears are usually spotted correctly by doctors about 95% of the time, but many finger injuries need…