Remember that your finger joints can get hurt if used too much or due to arthritis. If your finger joints hurt or you can't move them, see a healthcare provider to prevent more damage. You can help ...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects everyone differently, but certain joints are more often involved in the disease than others. One reason the condition can be so hard to live with is that it typically ...

Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MDMedically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD Swollen finger joints are frequently the result of inflammation caused by an infection, injury, or disease. The swelling ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When your fingers, hips or knees are achy and swollen from arthritis, actions as simple as opening a jar ...

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 ...

Do you suffer from joint pain? Well, you are not alone. Findings from the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging published last year found about 70 percent of people over 50 experience ...

Here, doctors explain the signs of joint inflammation you should know, plus the most common causes and easy ways to reduce ...

Hand arthritis is nearly inevitable with age, but for some, the pain can interfere with daily life. Orthopedic surgeon Doug Hutchinson, MD, talks to Tom Miller, MD, about when surgery can make a ...

Pain in the MCP joint can result from injury, infection, inflammation, or some medical conditions. Treatment depends on the cause but may include medications, splints and supports, hand therapy, and ...

Severe pain from arthritis in your middle knuckle (PIP joint) may require replacement (arthroplasty). Silicone replacements are the most common. They tend to have the best results and typically last ...

When people talk about lupus, they usually mean systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), which is about 70% of lupus cases. SLE affects your muscles, joints, and organs like your kidney, brain, nervous ...