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 ...

Q: I'm a 47-year-old female with worsening pain and mild swelling at the base of my thumb. My doctor told me it's due to arthritis. What can be done to help the pain? A: Arthritis at the base of the ...

Ligamentous laxity in patients with thumb basal joint pain sometimes calls for surgical management. However, a presenter said she prefers and has had good results with more conservative approaches and ...