D.C. and Baltimore firsts bring "mini hip replacement" innovation to thumb arthritis care. COLUMBIA, Md., July 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- MedStar Health hand surgeons in both D.C. and Baltimore became ...

Jersey Shore University Medical Center is now offering a new thumb joint replacement option for patients with debilitating thumb arthritis. The hospital is the first in New Jersey to provide the TOUCH ...

A doctor may recommend surgery for rheumatoid arthritis if you have severe joint damage or pain. Joint replacement, joint fusion, and tendon repair are among your options. Rheumatoid arthritis is an ...

A person may opt for a joint replacement if arthritis or a traumatic injury damages a joint beyond repair. Orthopedic surgeons can replace many joints, including knees and hips. A joint replacement ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve been told I have arthritis at the base of my big toe. Can this problem be helped? Yes. Arthritis of the great toe is called hallux rigidus, which means a stiff great toe. The ...

There are numerous potential causes of pain in your big toe, as well as inflammation and reduced mobility. When you experience joint pain in your big toe, your first thought might be arthritis. For ...

Hallux rigidus, also known as big toe arthritis, is the most common arthritis found in the foot. In fact, it’s so common that it’s likely either you or someone you know will suffer from this type of ...

ARTHRITIS - has a tender toe piqued your concern? The painful condition can come on abruptly, so if you're wondering if you may have the joint disorder, continue to read on. Arthritis is an ...