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 ...

Hand arthritis is nearly inevitable with age, but for some, the pain can interfere with daily life. Orthopedic surgeon Doug Hutchinson, MD, talks to Tom Miller, MD, about when surgery can make a ...

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 ...

A woman in her mid-40s presents to the hospital with right thumb pain that has been present for the past 3 to 4 days. The pain has been progressively getting worse and is “especially worse today.” She ...

De Quervain tenosynovitis is pain and swelling in the tendons around your thumb. Specifically, it affects the tendons of two muscles called abductor pollicis longus and extensor pollicis brevis. De ...

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A peculiar modern ailment has emerged in medical offices worldwide as patients present with thumb pain, stiffness, and mobility issues without obvious injury. The seemingly innocuous smartphone—now ...

The thumb CMC joint, formed by the articulation between the first metacarpal and the trapezium, is a highly mobile saddle joint essential for thumb opposition and fine motor tasks. Osteoarthritis of ...

Background Teenagers widely use digital devices for information sharing and other daily activities. Their heavy reliance on smartphones and tablets may contribute to repetitive-use injuries of the ...