The most common type—osteoarthritis, or wear-and-tear arthritis—occurs commonly in the joint at the base of the thumb, where the thumb meets the wrist. This joint, called the carpometacarpal ...

Whether it's osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, people living with arthritis often have difficulty with simple activities of daily living, such as buttoning clothing, cutting food, opening ...

An orthopaedic surgeon has said that arthritis can be "very debilitating", and it may show up in places you don’t expect. He ...

In addition, supportive hand assistive devices for arthritis such as braces or splints, especially those that support the thumb, may help for activities involving holding a grasp for long periods ...