Kyle Lowry sustained another thumb injury Friday night, but another look at the anatomy of the injury and its potential impact on the Toronto Raptors is necessary this time around. Being that he had ...

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 ...

Thumb hypermobility is when a person’s thumb joint has an unusually large range of movement. Some people may experience mild to severe joint pain and require treatment. Share on Pinterest Ivan ...

Your thumb has two bones called the phalanges. The most common fracture associated with a broken thumb is actually to the larger bone of your hand known as the first metacarpal. This bone connects to ...

Pain or a lack of movement in the thumb could indicate an underlying health condition, such as arthritis, a sprain, or other injury. Exercises, splinting, and medication are some of the treatment ...

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 ...