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 ...

Among patients with rheumatoid arthritis, the hand with more clinically swollen joints is likely to be the best option for monitoring ultrasound activity, and thus best choice for unilateral scoring, ...

A new study presented at the 2019 ACR/ARP meeting shows that methotrexate stopped further damage to the hand joints and even perhaps improved bone remodeling in patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of ...

RA can cause changes to the joints and ligaments in the hands, leading to twisted joints and gnarled ligaments, but early diagnosis and effective treatments can help prevent severe damage. Common hand ...

The hands contain 27 bones and over 30 muscles, making them particularly vulnerable to arthritis pain and stiffness. When the cartilage between joints breaks down, the resulting inflammation creates ...

Recreational pursuits like hanging out at the pool, playing backyard games, and gardening aren’t just ways to have fun. With a little modification, they can help maintain and improve joint function, ...

A "Candy Crush" freak, 30-year-old Arjun had been feeling pain and numbness in his thumb and index finger for some months now. Most of his free time went into playing games and texting messages on ...