Upper Thumb Joint Pain
TMJ Disorder, which is also sometimes called "TMJD," "TMJ Syndrome," or just "TMJ," is a poorly defined condition in which many symptoms can affect the joints. Some symptoms of TMJ disorder are pain upon movement, function issues, locking, and other the jaw joint...
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From Our Experts
Living with Osteoarthritis: Joint Replacements, Joint Pain and Faith
KEEPIN' THE FAITH I used to think I was a little different from many people, but as I "mature" (i.e. get older), I find that I'm... Read more »
Oh, My Aching Hands: The Thumb
Primates, including human beings, are separated from the rest of the animal kingdom by one important digit - the first digit, the thumb.... Read more »
Treatment for My Aching Hands
Doing anything is difficult if your hands hurt, especially the thumbs. Unfortunately, when arthritis strikes the hands, it can affect... Read more »
Where is the Joint Pain?
A majority of patients have one question on their minds: Where the "heck" is that pain coming from? A red, painful swollen knee may hurt... Read more »
Ask the Expert: What is the Normal Progression of OA?
Dear Dr. Krant:I am a 55 year-old man who has had osteoarthritis in my feet for 17 years. During the last 3 years it has spread throughout... Read more »
From Our Sources
Health Tip: Recognizing arthritis in the thumb
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons lists these common symptoms of arthritis in the thumb joint, including reduced movement, weakness, and... Read more »
Thumb splints at night may reduce OA pain
Researchers have found that wearing thumb splints at night may help ease osteoarthritis (OA) pain over time. In the study, investigators found that... Read more »
New technique relieves arthritis of the thumb
According to experts, osteoarthritis (OA) of the thumb is one of the most common forms of arthritis. The small joint on the bottom of the hand... Read more »
Cross Words for Puzzling Thigh Pain after a New Hip Joint
Source: eOrthopod
An "enigma" is something that's hard to understand, something puzzling. Thigh pain after a surgery for a new hip joint is one of such puzzle. This... Read more »
Studies Mixed on Effectiveness of Joint Pain Supplements
Many people take natural supplements in an attempt to ease their joint pain. But experts say very few of these supplements have been examined in... Read more »
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