Arthritis can result in joint deformity. Hand deformity is one of the known characteristics associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Hand damage and deformity caused by arthritis can include nodules, swelling, stiffness, ulnar drift, contractures, and other problems. Does hand deformity occur early in the course of the disease for everyone? Can anything be done to prevent the visible damage to the hands, fingers, and wrists? Can anything be done to improve grip strength and manual dexterity?
- 48 year old female with rheumatoid arthritis for 23 years (right hand). rheumatoid arthritis hands
- 48 year old female with rheumatoid arthritis for 23 years (left hand)rheumatoid arthritis hands
- 59 year old male with osteoarthritis for 35 yearsosteoarthritis hands
- 18 year old female with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis for 16 yearsjuvenile rheumatoid arthritis hands
- 60 year old male with rheumatoid arthritisrheumatoid arthritis hands
- 35 year old female with rheumatoid arthritis for 10 months (left hand)rheumatoid arthritis
- 35 year old female with rheumatoid arthritis for 10 months (right hand)rheumatoid arthritis
- 47 year old female with rheumatoid arthritis for 15 years (left hand)rheumatoid arthritis
- 55 year old female with rheumatoid arthritis for 28 years (left hand)rheumatoid arthritis hands
- 55 year old female with rheumatoid arthritis for 28 years (left hand)rheumatoid arthritis hands
- 22 year old female with rheumatoid arthritis for 6 years (both hands)rheumatoid arthritis hands
- 22 year old female with rheumatoid arthritis for 6 years (both hands)rheumatoid arthritis hands
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