Unlike synovitis, the presence of joint effusions on MRI among patients with hand osteoarthritis (OA) was not associated with pain or progression, Dutch researchers reported. Pain in a specific joint ...

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 ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Among patients with rheumatoid arthritis, the hand with more clinically swollen joints is likely to be the best ...

Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) causes inflammation in the joints, including in the hands and fingers. Treatments and home remedies can help manage symptoms. PsA symptoms can range from mild to severe. Many ...

Rheumatoid arthritis is what doctors call an autoimmune condition. It starts when your immune system, which is supposed to protect you, goes awry and begins to attack your body’s tissues. It causes ...

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, ...