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 ...

When attempting to determine the cause of recurring or ongoing joint pain, a few clues can help differentiate rheumatoid arthritis from the more common osteoarthritis. The former occurs when the ...

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 ...

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: ...

Hand osteoarthritis is swelling and irritation -- called inflammation--that causes pain and stiffness in the joints of your hands. Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It happens when ...

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 ...

As human beings, we are very much dependent on the use of our hands and therefore, anytime a deformity or dysfunction occurs in the hands, it can be quite debilitating. Today’s article discusses a few ...