It’s a relatively simple maneuver, but it has the potential to reveal clues about a possible heart issue. So what exactly does the “thumb test” entail, and what should people know about it? Below, ...

The thumb is one of five digits on each hand, but it has a different shape and function from the other digits. However, most medical guides refer to the thumb as a finger. Also known as the pollex or ...

Mallet finger describes an injury to the tip of a finger or thumb that stops it from being able to straighten properly. People sometimes refer to mallet finger as “baseball finger,” as it is a fairly ...

As a longtime emergency department physician, I have a case study I’d like to share with you. The patient’s right thumb knuckle is inflamed, swollen and often painful, especially toward the end of the ...

There are many little health checks people can do at home ― from checking your pulse to breast self-exams. But one that might be less familiar is the thumb test. It’s a relatively simple maneuver, but ...