When arthritis affects the thumb, it makes everything from getting dressed to making a meal miserable. There is surgery available end the pain for those who've reached the end of their line.

Medicare may cover cortisone shots if they are medically necessary for conditions like arthritis ... cover the cost of cortisone shots (steroid injections) if they are medically necessary.

A three-time Cy Young Award winner, Scherzer had a cortisone injection on March 31, one day after being placed on the 15-day injured list because of thumb inflammation. He played catch several ...