Hand Pain - Causes - Symptoms - Diagnosis - Treatment - Pain Relief

People with arthritis are turned off by shaking hands. Not because they are not friendly but rather it increases pain associated with hand arthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can cause joint swelling, stiffness, pain, and inflammation. This pain is often experienced in the cartilage of the hands. Learn more about RA and how to treat it.

EULAR has issued recommendations and guidelines for the treatment of hand osteoarthritis. Symptomatic hand osteoarthritis affects 20 percent of people over 55 years old.

What actions help preserve manual dexterity in people with arthritis of the hand?

Hand damage and deformity caused by arthritis can include nodules, swelling, stiffness, ulnar drift, contractures, and other problems. Photos of hands damaged by arthritis.

In rheumatoid arthritis, the small joints of the hands and wrists typically are involved, causing joint deformity.

It's a condition you hear a lot about, but do you understand carpal tunnel syndrome? More importantly, do you have any of the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome? Take our screening quiz.

Rheumatoid arthritis hand deformity is a common symptom of the disease. Is it Inevitable? Can it be prevented?

The wrist is surrounded by a band of tissue. Between the band of tissue and the wrist bone is the carpal tunnel. How much do you know about carpal tunnel syndrome? Take our quiz.

The definition of and related information to DeQuervain's tenosynovitis.

Two recent reports offer different solutions as to what should be the primary treatment for carpal tunnel syndrome. One study from the Netherlands suggests surgery is more effective than splinting, while another report claims prevention is the key.

The steps involved in the development of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.

Distal median nerve dysfunction is a form of peripheral neuropathy (nerve dysfunction outside the central nervous system) affecting movement of or sensation in the hand, caused by damage to the distal median nerve.

Tenosynovitis is inflammation of the lining of the sheath that surrounds a tendon (the cord that joins muscle to bone). The wrists, hands, and feet are areas that are commonly affected, although it may occur with any tendon sheath.

If an arthritis patient can go into joint replacement surgery with a sense of preparedness and peace of mind, the chance of a successful outcome increases. Here are 20 tips to help you get ready.

Osteophytes are also commonly known as bone spurs. Osteophytes develop in deteriorating joints damaged by arthritis.

Corns and calluses are thickened layers of skin caused by repeated pressure or friction, usually on the feet or hands. Deformity from arthritis can provoke their formation. (Illustrations)

Immerse your hands in hot wax and soothe away arthritis aches and pains. Some paraffin wax spas accommodate feet and elbows too.

Osteoarthritis is also known as "wear-and-tear" arthritis. It is typically seen as a primary disease in older people but can occur as a secondary condition in younger people. Injury, occupation, excess weight, and genetics are among the factors which cause the cartilage of a joint to wear away. Take our Osteoarthritis Screening Quiz.

How much do you know about relieving pain? Pain serves as the signal that something is wrong in the body. There are many pain relieving techniques which can be tried. Do you know about the various pain treatment options? Take the Pain Relief Quiz.

There's more to know about pain than the fact that it hurts. Do you know the difference between acute and chronic pain? Do men and women respond to pain differently? How many older people take a painkiller on a regular basis? What is R.I.C.E.? Are there any non-drug pain relievers? How much do you know about pain?

Spasms are contractions of the hands, thumbs, feet, or toes that are sometimes seen with muscle cramps, twitching, and convulsions (tetany). They can be severe and painful.

Ulnar nerve dysfunction involves impaired movement or sensation in the wrist and hand caused by damage to the ulnar nerve.

Radial nerve dysfunction involves impaired movement or sensation of the back of the arm (triceps), the forearm, or the hand caused by damage to the radial nerve.

Claw hand is a condition characterized by curved or bent fingers, which makes it appear like the claw of an animal.

Tips on how to prevent chapped hands.

A hand X-ray is an examination involving images of one or both hands.

The scaphoid bone (also called the navicular bone) is one of eight carpal (wrist) bones. These small bones allow complex, yet delicate movements of the hand. The carpal bones fit between the forearm and hand bones. The scaphoid sits below the thumb, and is shaped something like a kidney bean.

The Electronic Textbook of Hand Surgery. Very extensive resource, from eatonhand.com.

Hand fractures are not uncommon. Learn more about the different types of hand fractures, from American Society for Surgery of the Hand.

Replacement surgery is one surgical treatment option for arthritis of the hand, from MedicineNet.

Hand deformities may be caused by an injury or may result from another disorder, from Merck Manual.