This week we are going to discuss the common condition of carpometatcarpal joint arthritis and the subsequent conservative and surgical treatment options for the same. CMC arthritis of the thumb is a ...

This week we are going to discuss two conditions of the thumb: CMC joint arthritis and DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis. CMC joint arthritis of the thumb is a dysfunction and arthritic degeneration of the ...

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 ...

For patients undergoing carpometacarpal (CMC) joint surgery for treatment of thumb osteoarthritis, the use of online video instruction for postoperative hand therapy is associated with outcomes ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Grip, key and tip pinch strength was reduced during 6-year follow-up in patients with carpometacarpal joint ...

Swedish-Developed Technology to Treat Osteoarthritis Hundreds of Surgeons Have Adopted the Device As an Early-Stage Treatment Larger Version Will Make Joint Preservation Available to More Patients NEW ...

Most research on the thumb kinematics has focused on the local trapezo-metacarpal movement independently of the hand. In the clinical area, these studies can be sufficient. However, when the ...

As we age, most of us experience some form of joint pain or inflammation, also known as arthritis. In fact, 80 percent of Americans over 65 experience osteoarthritis – a common degenerative form of ...