Thumb Arthritis

Arthritis is condition where the cartilage in a joint between bones wears away. This painful condition can inflame and damage the joint. Arthritis sometimes develops in the joint at the base of the thumb and is more common in women. Thumb Arthritis: What Can Be Done...

Mallet Finger (Baseball Finger)

Mallet finger, also known as baseball finger, is an injury to the fingertip caused by a blow to the end of the finger, injuring the tendon that straightens the tip of the finger. More Information: More on Mallet Finger from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons...

Ganglion Cyst

A ganglion cyst is a swollen, closed sac under the skin that can vary in size from a small pea to a golf ball. More Information: More on Ganglion Cyst from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS).

De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

This is a painful condition affecting the tendons on the thumb side of your wrist, caused by overuse of the thumb or wrist. More Information: More on De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis from the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS).