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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 ...

Artificial finger joints are becoming more common, and typically take the form of either silicone or standard implants. According to Fraunhofer, however, the silicone implants often come loose from ...

Remember that your finger joints can get hurt if used too much or due to arthritis. If your finger joints hurt or you can't move them, see a healthcare provider to prevent more damage. You can help ...

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 ...

Researchers have called for a review of current recommendations for treatment of hand osteoarthritis, after a broad study revealed that injections were shown to be as effective as a placebo in ...

Arthritis is a common cause of finger swelling. However, other conditions — such as injuries, preeclampsia, and trauma — may also lead to a swollen finger joint. Finger swelling can happen when ...

The popping sound habitual knuckle crackers make may be annoying — or even alarming — but are they actually harming themselves? The research is somewhat limited but generally concludes that ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 64-year-old man in good medical health. Recently, a bump the size of a pea appeared on the large knuckle of my index finger. My general physician glanced at it and said that it ...

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, ...

Some conditions cause the finger or toe joint tissue to thicken, making movement difficult. This may affect how the joint bends and may feel like it is locking up. A person may also experience joint ...