Splints are commonly used for hand problems and are recommended for thumb-base OA. This patient booklet from Arthritis Research UK advises on splints for arthritis of the wrist and hand.

Many people will experience some form of arthritis in their hand as they age. A common area for arthritis in the hand is in the thumb. Thumb arthritis is often a case of overuse, when the joint gets ...

It began with a sharp pain on the side of her hand. Jennifer Chakir thought maybe she had carpal tunnel or a work related injury. But it seemed to hurt the most, when she was lifting up her one year ...

Your hand consists of your wrist, palm, and fingers. The wrist has many smaller bones and joints, allowing the hand to move in different directions. It also includes the distal ends of the forearm ...

In acupressure, pressure points are thought to be powerfully sensitive body parts. Some people believe that applying pressure to these pressure points can help relieve pain, establish balance, and ...

AN inventive Coventry surgeon who designed a revolutionary new wrist splint has won a prestigious award. Richard King, who works at the city’s University Hospital, created the splint to apply constant ...

Hours of gaming, endless swipes, and marathon controller sessions might be fun — until your thumbs revolt. That’s exactly what happened to 22-year-old Rahul, a college student and rising online gaming ...