A sudden twitch or pain in the thumb and wrist should not be overlooked as it can indicate underlying conditions or injuries that may require medical attention. If left untreated, it can lead to ...

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 ...

According to a 2024 study, regularly engaging with electronic devices that necessitate thumb usage can worsen thumb strain. Moreover, adopting awkward postures while using these devices increases the ...

It may be difficult for you - perhaps even painful - to do things like pulling folders out of a filing cabinet, holding a ...

Q: Are there any treatment options for wrist arthritis other than being on medication? I have serious pain, especially on the thumb side, and I am tired of pills. A: Yes, for hand and wrist arthritis, ...

Arthritis affects over 54 million adults, making it one of the most common causes of disability and chronic pain. This degenerative condition gradually destroys joint cartilage, leading to stiffness, ...

For the first time, results on the impact of gaming devices on finger and wrist pain in children were presented. Data comparing two schools in the USA demonstrate that young children experience high ...

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 ...

Americans now spend more than five hours a day hunched over, reading emails, sending texts or checking social media sites, according to analytics firm Flurry — and it’s turning into a real pain in the ...