Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD Key Takeaways Infection, injury, and arthritis are common causes of swollen finger ...

We have discussed in the past some procedures for basilar joint arthritis of the thumb and we have discussed the diagnosis of basilar joint arthritis of the CMC joint of the thumb. However, procedures ...

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 ...

Some people have thumbs that are hypermobile. This means they bend backward beyond the typical range. The medical term for hitchhiker’s thumb is distal hyperextensibility. It is also known as Z-shaped ...

Thumb arthritis is becoming a growing concern among younger adults, as they experience joint breakdowns at ages not seen in previous generations. This condition has been linked to the extensive use of ...

Two joints that are particularly susceptible to overuse and are often the subject of much confusion are the CMC joint and the MP joint of the thumb. The CMC joint is at the base of the thumb in the ...

June 26, 2003 (New Orleans) — Researchers reported the first study suggesting the clinical value of internal radiotherapy of the finger joints affected by osteoarthritis. A treatment that has been ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Osteoarthritis of the hand is a common disorder. Although the distal interphalangeal joint is most commonly ...

LRTI stands for ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition. It’s a type of surgery for treating arthritis of the thumb, a common type of arthritis in the hand. Joints are formed where two bones ...

Hand pain can happen for many reasons. An injury or disease of the muscles, nerves, or tendons in your hand can cause pain. Arthritis, tendonitis, and carpal tunnel syndrome are common causes of hand ...

Your thumb has two bones called the phalanges. The most common fracture associated with a broken thumb is actually to the larger bone of your hand known as the first metacarpal. This bone connects to ...