Arthritis in the hands is an inflammatory condition that affects the joints in your fingers, knuckles, and wrists. It can show up in one or both hands and may involve multiple joints at once.

When arthritis affects the joints of the hands, it can cause pain and stiffness. That pain can get worse whenever you use ...

Background: A 58-year-old woman presented with arthritis of the small joints of her hands and rapidly progressive joint contractures. She was wheelchair bound within 2 months of the onset of her ...