Yes, diabetes can lead to a long-term complication known as trigger finger. This is a result of inflammation in the tendons that enable you to flex and bend your fingers and thumb. It can be painful ...

When you text or use your smartphone, you’re making repetitive movements and putting your thumb through a wide range of motion. Your thumb isn’t really designed for these types of movements. A study ...

As a longtime emergency department physician, I have a case study I’d like to share with you. The patient’s right thumb knuckle is inflamed, swollen and often painful, especially toward the end of the ...