The human hand is an intricate system comprised of bones, muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, and blood vessels. When injury occurs—or congenital deformities, tumors, infections, or other medical ...

Waltham — March 15, 2024 — For patients undergoing carpometacarpal (CMC) joint surgery for treatment of thumb osteoarthritis, the use of online video instruction for postoperative hand therapy is ...

MedStar surgeons first in D.C. and Baltimore to implant TOUCH CMC1 prosthesis for thumb arthritis. Faster recovery option for common hand condition.

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 ...

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 ...

Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can affect the thumb. It occurs due to pressure on the median nerve and can cause numbness and tingling in the fingers and thumb. The median nerve runs through a narrow ...

Gentle stretching exercises can help maintain flexibility and hand function in the early stages of Dupuytren’s contracture, though they typically don’t stop the condition from progressing. After ...

While toe transfer surgery is not a new procedure, few studies have evaluated its impact on hand function and other patient-reported outcomes. Dr. Wei and co-author Steven Lo, MD, of Canniesburn ...