November 14, 2008

Arthritis in the hands

Overall there are twenty seven bones in our hands and two bones that create the wrist. These include nine and eight smaller ones. If you do not develop arthritis in the hands can be extremely painful and often disabling. There are different types of arthritis including osteoarthritis in hand, post-traumatic arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
Rheumatoid arthritis causes problems for cells that line and lubricate the joints. It can affect the whole body and can often affect several joints at the same time on both sides of the body. The lining of the joint usually becomes inflamed and swollen, and gradually erodes the cartilage and bone.
It 'also possible for the swelling of the tissue surrounding the stretch ligaments holding the bones together. This usually ends with the instability and deformity of joints. It  also possible in some cases, inflammation of the tendons spread that are used to connect the muscles to the bones. This often ends with severed tendons. When a person is rheumatoid arthritis in hand, is usually more common in both the knuckles of the fingers or wrist.
The symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis in hand include:
Cracking sounds during the movement
A small, soft lump on the back of the hand that moves with the tendons that straighten your fingers.
Unstable reached by the fingers or thumb
Any stiffness or swelling by the hand
These are just some of the symptoms that indicate that once you have arthritis. If you notice any symptoms you should consult your doctor immediately.
 

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