Arthritis is not a single disease but a family of disorders that attack joints and the tiny, complex joints in our hands and fingers are among the most commonly affected. Two patterns are responsible ...

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 ...

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease, in which tissues in the joint break down over time. The condition can affect ...

If you have psoriatic arthritis (PsA), you may be familiar with sore fingers, stiff wrists, and the frustration of struggling with formerly simple tasks like buttoning a shirt or chopping vegetables.

Dear Doctor K: I have osteoarthritis of my hands. Are any treatments particularly effective? Dear Reader: Osteoarthritis causes stiffness and pain in the joints. It develops when cartilage ...

Arthritis is a common condition among older adults in Nigeria, especially as people age and joint wear and tear increases. It causes pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced movement in joints such as ...

Dear Dr. Roach: You recently had a column on arthritis that recommended more activity. So, what medications can help? You didn’t say in your article. I take a slow-release Tylenol, but I heard of a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Patients being treated for rheumatoid arthritis are strongly advised to engage in physical exercise when ...

Gentle stretching exercises can help maintain flexibility and hand function in the early stages of Dupuytren’s contracture, though they typically don’t stop the condition from progressing. After ...