BALTIMORE - We've all heard of arthritis in the knees and even the hips. But many people may not know the thumb is prone to the joint disease as well. Neil Zimmerman, hand surgeon at the Curtis ...

KUTV — Arthritis is the inflammation (swelling or pain) of one or more of your joints. It can affect any joint in the body, including the knees, shoulders, thumbs, wrists, and more. Today, Dr. Robert ...

Most people would think that a problem of the thumb joint would not be a big concern and that having pain in the thumb would really just be another sign of aging, wearing out and degenerative disease ...

Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics has performed the first U.S. case of a dual mobility total joint replacement for the thumb’s basal joint — a milestone that could redefine how surgeons treat ...

Mar. 26 -- (HealthDay News) -- Arthritis in the thumb can cause pain and discomfort, making everyday activities difficult. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons lists these common symptoms of ...

WYNNEWOOD, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- When arthritis affects the thumb, it makes everything from getting dressed to making a meal miserable. Now, a Main Line Health specialist has surgery that can help ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. Shorter and thicker than its counterparts, the base of the thumb has a unique saddle-like joint structure. It provides a wide range of motion and ...

BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) - This segment on The Three was paid for and sponsored by St. Joseph Regional Health. Whether you’re doing basic tasks or throwing a Gig ‘Em, thumbs play an important role in our ...

Surgery to replace your thumb joint could involve a tendon transfer or an artificial replacement. There are also newer techniques that use a wire or suture as a sling to support your thumb. As people ...

Rhizarthrosis, also known as trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis, is a type of osteoarthritis that affects the thumb, and treatments range from splints to surgery. Investigators have uncovered various ...

When choosing your fingerless gloves, don’t just look for gloves made to address the symptoms of arthritis — also consider how comfortable they feel when worn.

Loci Orthopaedics Ltd. raised €12.8 million ($14 million) in an oversubscribed series A funding round that will help bring its Indx implant system for thumb base joint arthritis to the market. “There ...