about 22 hours ago

Rafael Nadal Undergoes Right-Hand Arthroplasty in Barcelona

Nadal has undergone arthroplasty on his right hand in Barcelona to address severe osteoarthritis in the trapeziometacarpal joint, his team confirmed. The procedure, performed at Teknon Medical Center, targets pain and aims to restore hand function. Doctors described it as “relieving pain and restoring mobility of the joint,” prompting questions over how damage had troubled his backhand before retirement.