A finger joint replacement involves removing a damaged or worn joint from the finger and putting in an artificial one. Also called an arthroplasty, this type of surgery is most commonly used in cases ...

Artificial finger joints are becoming more common, and typically take the form of either silicone or standard implants. According to Fraunhofer, however, the silicone implants often come loose from ...

Objective Transcortical pores and the bare area have been suggested as structural determinants of bone erosions in rheumatoid ...

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 ...

Early treatment can help relieve symptoms and protect joint function from arthritis in your fingers. Symptoms of finger arthritis often include stiffness, decreased grip strength, and swelling around ...

Joint deformity can occur in various joints but are most common in the hands and feet. Causes of joint deformity include injury and degenerative conditions such as osteoarthritis. A joint is where two ...