A condition which causes deformity of the hand leading to impairment and disability can now be successfully treated by using drugs developed in recent years for the treatment of different forms of ...

If one (or more) of your fingers feel sore and stiff throughout the day—and extra-tender at the moment you open your eyes in the morning—you could be dealing with osteoarthritis of the hands. For ...

A 27-year-old woman presents with symmetrical joint swelling and knee and elbow pain, with flexion contracture of both knees, hips, and elbows. This is a late reported case and symptoms started 5 ...

TAUNTON — Dr. Vanessa Lund, a Morton Hospital-affiliated orthopedic surgeon specializing in surgery of the hand and upper extremities answers common questions about arthritis. Q: What is arthritis? A: ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Arthritis is a broad descriptive term for inflammation and possible damage to joints due to a variety of ...

THERE are two types of arthritis that commonly affect the hand: osteoarthritis (degenerative) and rheumatoid arthritis. Today we will address osteoarthritis. This painful condition typically affects ...

Longstanding rheumatoid arthritis (RA) leads to disability, caused mainly by joint destruction. The current goals of surgical intervention are to restore function and quality of life, prevent joint ...

Hand splints to steady achy joints may ease the pain for people who suffer from degenerative arthritis, the most common joint disorder. That's the conclusion from a new review of the medical ...

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