Osteoarthritis: This is the most common form of arthritis and occurs when the cartilage that covers the ends of bones degenerates. Symptoms include pain, stiffness, and swelling, which usually worsen ...

When I started to feel pain in my finger, I visited a nearby chemist and I bought some painkillers. The attendant advised me to visit the hospital but I didn't have money to go to the hospital ...

Sometimes the pain and swelling goes away after a few days or a week. Other times you may need medical attention. If your finger can’t move like normal (if you can’t bend or straighten it with normal ...

lumc.nl Objective To study the associations between structural abnormalities on ultrasound (US) or conventional x-rays (CR) and pain in hand osteoarthritis (HOA). Methods In 55 consecutive patients ...

This breakdown causes the bones to rub together, causing stiffness, pain and loss of joint movement. In hand OA, the joints most commonly affected by OA are the wrists, the joints at the base of the ...