Could Arthroscopic Surgery Help Your Thumb Joint Pain Without Major Surgery?
If you have pain in your thumb and wrist, you know how much it can limit your daily life. Sometimes this pain…
Surgical Treatment · July 27, 2026Could a Small Wrist Surgery Help Your Thumb Pain Without Major Surgery?
If you have thumb pain that won’t go away, you may have heard about big surgeries that sound scary. This article shares…
Surgical Treatment · July 20, 2026Could a Rare Thumb Bone Fracture Be Causing Your Chronic Pain?
If you have ongoing thumb pain that doctors cannot explain, a hidden bone fracture might be the cause. This article looks at…
Surgical Treatment · July 16, 2026Could a Tiny Incision Fix Your Thumb Arthritis Without Major Surgery?
The short answer: A new minimally invasive thumb joint fusion through a very small opening may work, but evidence is from one…
Surgical Treatment · July 14, 2026Can Rotating Your Thumb Joint Really Stop Arthritis Pain?
The short answer: In this study, eight people with severe rhizarthrosis had a rotation surgery at the base of the thumb that…
Surgical Treatment · July 13, 2026Can Surgery for Thumb Arthritis Help You Return to Work?
The short answer: Surgery for thumb arthritis can reduce pain and help you do your job better. There are three main findings…
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…
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…
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…
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…