Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . New hand osteoarthritis classification criteria from EULAR discriminate between interphalangeal and thumb base ...

Degenerative or inflammatory conditions affecting the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint of the finger can lead to pain, stiffness and reduced manual function. Arthroplasty offers an alternative to ...

Arthritis of the hand joints is a common condition that deteriorates over time, although the severity of symptoms, rate of deterioration and functional effects are variable. Artificial ...

A 58-year-old woman was admitted to our rheumatology ward for evaluation and treatment of seronegative polyarthritis. She had a three-year history of peripheral symmetric arthritis involving her ...

Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Key Takeaways 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 ...

This 16-year-old schoolgirl had started to noticed her joints had become painful over the previous two days. The interphalangeal joint of her middle finger was particularly uncomfortable but the ...

Evidence-based recommendations on artificial metacarpophalangeal and interphalangeal joint replacement for end-stage arthritis. This involves removing the diseased joints and replacing them with ...