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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for Thumb
  1. Finger Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    You use your fingers and thumbs to do everything from grasping objects to playing musical instruments to typing. When there is something wrong with them, it can ...
  2. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... your hand. This nerve provides feeling to your thumb and first three fingers. It also helps you move your thumb. Tendons also run from your lower arm, through ...
  3. Arthritis (National Library of Medicine)  
    If you feel pain and stiffness in your body or have trouble moving around, you might have arthritis. Most kinds of arthritis cause pain and swelling in ...
  4. Hand Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... tendons Disorders and injuries of your fingers and thumb
  5. Infant and Newborn Development (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... spoon, picking up a piece of cereal between thumb and finger Sensory - seeing, hearing, tasting, touching and ...
  6. Osteoarthritis (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis, sometimes called OA, is a type of arthritis that only affects the joints, usually in the hands, knees, hips, neck, ...
  7. Sprains and Strains (National Library of Medicine)  
    A sprain is a stretched or torn ligament. Ligaments are tissues that connect bones at a joint. Falling, twisting, or getting hit can all cause a sprain. ...
  8. Toddler Development (National Library of Medicine)  
    Mastering new skills such as how to walk, talk, and use the potty are developmental milestones. It is exciting to watch your toddler learn new skills. The normal ...