Question: I have been having pain at the base of my thumb near the wrist, and am having increased difficulty opening jars and turning doorknobs. Is there such a thing as thumb arthritis? Answer: Thumb ...

BALTIMORE — We’ve all heard of arthritis in the knees and even the hips. But many people may not know the thumb is prone to the joint disease as well. Neil Zimmerman, hand surgeon at Curtis National ...

Question: I have been having pain at the base of my thumb near the wrist, and am having increased difficulty opening jars and turning doorknobs. Is there such a thing as thumb arthritis? Answer: Thumb ...

WYNNEWOOD, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- When arthritis affects the thumb, it makes everything from getting dressed to making a meal miserable. Now, a Main Line Health specialist has surgery that can help ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook. Shorter and thicker than its counterparts, the base of the thumb has a unique saddle-like joint structure. It provides a wide range of motion and ...

The cause can depend on the exact location of the pain, how it feels, and how often you feel it. Common treatments include medication or physical therapy. In some cases, consistent pain in your thumb ...