Many people will experience some form of arthritis in their hand as they age. A common area for arthritis in the hand is in the thumb. Thumb arthritis is often a case of overuse, when the joint gets ...

Thousands of Americans suffer from thumb arthritis. This disorder can greatly affect daily life and can make it a struggle to do simple things like opening doors or holding objects. Dr. Sanj Kakar, a ...

COLUMBIA, Md., July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MedStar Health hand surgeons in both D.C. and Baltimore became the first in their respective regions to perform a break-through treatment for patients ...

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 ...

Pain in your thumb and wrist may develop from arthritis, de Quervain tenosynovitis, injuries, and other causes. Joint pain in your wrist and thumb are two common symptoms of many conditions, such as ...

Question: I have been having pain at the base of my thumb near the wrist, and am having increased difficulty opening jars and turning doorknobs. Is there such a thing as thumb arthritis? Answer: Thumb ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A University of New Mexico hand surgeon is bringing a new, high-tech procedure to the state for those ...

Initial nonsurgical treatment, including the use of orthotics and exercise therapy, provides satisfactory long-term outcomes for patients with osteoarthritis of the thumb carpometacarpal joint (CMC-1 ...

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 ...

Carpometacarpal osteoarthritis is also known as osteoarthritis of the thumb or CMC joint arthritis. Symptoms can include pain and swelling. Treatment typically includes icing, splinting, and ...

You use your thumbs throughout the day for holding, grasping, and opening objects, typing on your computer or smartphone, flipping through channels on your TV, and more. You’re likely to notice when ...