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Fact or fiction: Is cracking your knuckles bad for you and does it cause arthritis? Knuckle cracking is a behaviour that involves manipulation of the finger joints that results in an audible crack, and it is often done habitually. If you’re not a ‘knuckle cracker’, you’re probably irritated by those around you who do. Why …
It’s time to crack open the Christmas decoration boxes, purchase an advent calendar, and start planning the festivities – because Christmas is coming! As we near the end of the year, the nostalgia sets in about traditions that make Christmas so special. If you share this love for Christmas baking, but your arthritis is making …
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Arthritis is a common disorder that affects your joints. There are many types of arthritis. Each form causes different symptoms and may need different treatments. If you have just been diagnosed with arthritis, the first question you may have is, “Now what?” Unfortunately there is currently no cure for arthritis. However, the good news is that …
Movement and mobility are important in everyday life. Joints play a pivotal role in maintaining a person’s balance and range of motion. Like any other part of the body, the joints may suffer from the “wear and tear” of everyday use. One of the most common areas prone to joint pain is the fingers. They …
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The thumb is involved in about 50% of all hand functions. When the thumb is painful or injured, it becomes very difficult to use the hand. During normal life, we take our thumbs for granted. When the thumb is not working properly, tasks are more difficult, and we then realize how important the thumb is. …
Hand surgeon Thomas R. Boyce, MD discusses why your fingers may be stiff and how to treat them. Stiff fingers can be very troublesome. Your hands and fingers are vital tools with which you interact with the world. Without normal use of your hands and fingers, activities including household tasks, work, hobbies, and sports all …
Hand surgeon Mark Joseph Yuhas, MD answers your questions about rheumatoid arthritis. What is arthritis? Can it affect the hand and wrist just the same as other joints such as the hip and knee? Arthritis is a term that is used to describe pain and stiffness in a joint. A joint is a location in the …
Stiff hands can interfere with quality of life, whether it creates just a mild annoyance or a severe limitation. Treatment depends on the cause; stiffness can originate with injury, arthritis, tendonitis, or a variety of other causes. A hand surgeon can help determine the underlying problem and implement an appropriate treatment plan that may involve home exercises, hand …
IT’S LONG BEEN SAID that in addition to a large brain, another critical characteristic that separates us from most other animals is our opposable thumbs. The thumb joint has a wide range of motion that makes pinching and grasping motions possible, and most other animals, save for fellow primates, lack this ability. Thumb joints have been …
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Arthritis is a common hand condition that can affect anyone. Learn about the different types of arthritis below. MP Joint Arthritis: This type of arthritis is a result of loss of cartilage at a joint, which can result from regular wear and tear, an injury or a medical condition. With MP Joint Arthritis, a common …