This week we are going to discuss disorders of the thumb which are very difficult to deal with as they interfere with a variety of daily living skills. Being prehensile creatures, humans need their ...

This week we are going to discuss two conditions of the thumb: CMC joint arthritis and DeQuervain’s tenosynovitis. CMC joint arthritis of the thumb is a dysfunction and arthritic degeneration of the ...

The human hand has many unique attributes, but nothing is more unique than the opposable thumb. While the thumb is a unique structure, it is not exclusive to the human hand. Several different animals, ...

Some people have thumbs that are hypermobile. This means they bend backward beyond the typical range. The medical term for hitchhiker’s thumb is distal hyperextensibility. It is also known as Z-shaped ...

An emergency doctor has flagged a one-minute DIY test that could reveal a 'ticking time bomb' killer heart condition. Dr Joe Whittington, an emergency medicine expert from California, said the hack, ...

Give yourself a thumbs-up, then take a closer look. If your thumb’s tip extends back toward your knuckle more than 50 degrees, you may have hitchhiker’s thumb. The nickname replaces its more technical ...

Many things can cause your thumb to twitch, from lack of sleep to autoimmune conditions. If it continues for more than a few days or occurs with other symptoms, you may need medical care. Thumb ...

Hitchhiker's thumb is otherwise known as distal hyperextensibility of the thumb. This is because of the genetic traits that make a person bend his thumb backward while stretching. The distal joint ...