Our hands are arguably the most important musculoskeletal unit to us as humans and allow us to greet friends, get dressed in the morning, and engage in creative endeavors through fine motor skills.

In a recent study, led by corresponding author, Anna-Maria Liphardt, PhD, of the Rheumatology and Immunology Department at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg and the ...

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 ...

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.

Diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis involves a comprehensive approach, as there isn’t a single definitive test. Instead, doctors use a combination of blood tests, physical assessments, joint scans, and ...

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 ...

Hand arthritis is nearly inevitable with age, but for some, the pain can interfere with daily life. Orthopedic surgeon Doug Hutchinson, MD, talks to Tom Miller, MD, about when surgery can make a ...