Finger Osteoarthritis - What You Need to Know

Finger osteoarthritis is a common condition among postmenopausal women. We take our hands and fingers for granted. During a typical day, notice how much activity depends on hand motion. Recognize the complexity of each movement and how difficult daily activities become for people living with osteoarthritis of the fingers.

Symptoms associated with finger osteoarthritis include:

• pain
• joint stiffness
• joint swelling
• decreased grip strength
• reduced range-of-motion
• the development of nodes

Typically, osteoarthritis pain is felt at the start of an activity, then it diminishes as the activity progresses. After the activity has stopped and during rest, pain and stiffness usually return. With advanced osteoarthritis, pain can be felt even at rest. Read more about osteoarthritis of the finger causes, diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment in Finger Osteoarthritis - What You Need to Know.

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