Severe pain from arthritis in your middle knuckle (PIP joint) may require replacement (arthroplasty). Silicone replacements are the most common. They tend to have the best results and typically last ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Published results showed proximal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis had no clinical differences when compared ...

Most people don’t give a thought to the function of their toes until they suddenly find themselves unable to walk properly or wear their favorite high heels. Gradual restriction of this type of ...

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Most of us at one time or another check in with our doctor with some type of joint pain. This becomes increasingly common as we get older. It’s helpful to learn what might be a simple overuse injury ...

Pain in your big toe joint can be due to a sudden injury like the sports-related "turf toe." Chronic health conditions like arthritis, bursitis, bunions, gout, and lesser-known conditions like ...

Many factors can lead to swollen toes, such as an injury, arthritis, an ingrown toenail, gout, or an infection. There are 26 bones in the human foot, and 14 of these are in the toes. Toes play a ...