Philadelphia-based Rothman Orthopaedics has performed the first U.S. case of a dual mobility total joint replacement for the thumb’s basal joint — a milestone that could redefine how surgeons treat ...

Hand arthritis is nearly inevitable with age, but for some, the pain can interfere with daily life. Orthopedic surgeon Doug Hutchinson, MD, talks to Tom Miller, MD, about when surgery can make a ...

After an injury-riddled 2024-25 season, the Philadelphia 76ers already will be without one of their key players as they prepare for the start of the 2025-26 campaign. The Sixers announced on Wednesday ...

A woman in her mid-40s presents to the hospital with right thumb pain that has been present for the past 3 to 4 days. The pain has been progressively getting worse and is “especially worse today.” She ...

NEW YORK — Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez doesn’t have time to sit around and feel frustrated. Nine days after tearing a ligament in his right thumb while sliding into second base, Alvarez is ready to ...

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez, who has been taking batting practice and throwing while on the IL, will begin a rehab assignment on Wednesday with Triple-A Syracuse. Alvarez, who is working toward a ...

WASHINGTON --Francisco Alvarez needs surgery for a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb, but there's a chance the New York Mets' slugging catcher can play through the pain and help ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Francisco Alvarez needs surgery for a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb, but there’s a chance the New York Mets’ slugging catcher can play through the pain and ...

Historical Adam Alexander Haviaras and I have teamed up to bring you a special blog post about the role of the thumb in Roman Gladiatorial games. Trump admin proposes major change to gun laws Chris ...