Individuals with RA may experience different types of hand conditions, depending on the rate and manner in which their joints and ligaments deteriorate due to the disease. “All of these changes result from the inflammatory destruction to the joints of the fingers that occur with arthritis, causing increased pain, stiffness, swelling, and limited functional use… [Read More]
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What Causes Hand Deformities in Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that damages joints and ligaments when the immune system attacks the body’s own tissues.While the inflammation caused by RA can occur throughout your body, the effects of the disease are often most noticeable in the hands of people with RA.This damage can result in twisted joints, gnarled ligaments,… [Read More]
