Chronic pain has a way of reminding us of the body parts we often take for granted—particularly our hands and wrists. When simple daily tasks cause ongoing pain on the thumb side of your wrist, you ...

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 ...

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 ...

Thumb arthritis can make everyday tasks—gripping, lifting, even opening a jar—feel impossible. But there are many effective options that exist before surgery is even on the table. Hand surgeon ...

Pain in the MCP joint can result from injury, infection, inflammation, or some medical conditions. Treatment depends on the cause but may include medications, splints and supports, hand therapy, and ...

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 ...

Hours of gaming, endless swipes, and marathon controller sessions might be fun — until your thumbs revolt. That’s exactly what happened to 22-year-old Rahul, a college student and rising online gaming ...

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 ...