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, ...

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 ...

Early-stage rheumatoid arthritis often causes swelling in the small joints in your hands, like the ones in your fingers. You may also notice swelling in the wrist and elbows. Rheumatoid arthritis in ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Arthritis is a broad descriptive term for inflammation and possible damage to joints due to a variety of ...

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 ...

Many people will experience some form of arthritis in their hand as they age. A common area for arthritis in the hand is in the thumb. Thumb arthritis is often a case of overuse, when the joint gets ...

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 ...

Pain in your thumb and wrist may develop from arthritis, de Quervain tenosynovitis, injuries, and other causes. Joint pain in your wrist and thumb are two common symptoms of many conditions, such as ...

Q: Could I have arthritis of the hand or wrist? A: You may have developed arthritis if you’re experiencing pain, loss of motion, swelling, difficulty performing everyday tasks — such as turning a key ...

WASHINGTON — New draft guidance on the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSUS) for diagnosis, monitoring, and prognosis of psoriatic arthritis was presented at the American College of Rheumatology ...