Arthritis of fingers or Finger Arthritis occurs when cartilage in joints of fingers get damaged. The damage may be due to injury or trauma. Finger Arthritis is classified into 2 types: Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis. People affected with Osteoarthritis may develop lumps or nodules around knuckles of fingers and in rheumatoid arthritis may develop deformities of fingers.
Some of the symptoms of Finger Arthritis:
- Swelling in fingers
- Joint pain
- Stiffness
- Losing flexibility in fingers
When should you consult a doctor?
Consult an Orthopedic if you have signs of arthritis. Early treatment may avoid surgery by simple non-surgical methods.
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