The tiniest joints of the fingers can break down over time and, in some people, need to be replaced. The wear and tear can cause unbearable pain and stiffness. Dr. Ryan M. Zimmerman, a hand, shoulder ...

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 ...

You reach for your coffee mug in the morning and notice your fingers feel unusually stiff and achy. You shake your hands a bit, attribute it to sleeping in an odd position, and go about your day. But ...

Morning joint stiffness easing with movement may signal Rheumatoid Arthritis, not routine strain. Early diagnosis and ...

Liposuction typically is used to flatten your stomach or shape up your booty, but a new study argues that it could also help people suffering from arthritis of the fingers. Injections of body fat into ...

Ulnar deviation is a hand condition where fingers lean toward the outer side of the hand. The condition is common in people with rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases. Treatment can ...

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 ...

Throbbing, aching, or shooting pain in the knuckles can result from an injury or an underlying medical condition, such as arthritis or a cyst. The treatment for knuckle pain may depend on the ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Inexpensive splints worn nightly can reduce the pain of hand osteoarthritis, a chronic ailment that affects a majority of older adults, a new study shows. "It's a ...

Why does damp weather worsen my joint pain? Even my fingers hurt. What eases the stiffness and pain? Dr Martin Scurr replies: There is evidence that cold weather can indeed exacerbate aches and pains.

Persistent morning stiffness and joint pain could signal rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune condition. A doctor explains ...

Objectives Rock climbing’s growing popularity has been accompanied by increasing reports of hand, finger and wrist injuries ...