Relief for hand arthritis

Published: October, 2014

There's more to optimizing care than pain medication. See a hand therapist to obtain a personalized strategy.

Wear-and-tear osteoarthritis is very common in the knees and hips, but it strikes the hands, too. When the cushioning cartilage within the finger joints begins to break down, leading to pain and inflammation, all the usual remedies apply, such as appropriate use of medication.

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