Objective To assess the effect of electrically heated mittens on physical hand function in people with osteoarthritis of the hands compared with control mittens. Design Randomised controlled trial.
This type of persistent pain might be more than just a temporary annoyance—it could be a sign of hand osteoarthritis (OA), a condition that affects the small joints in the hands and can severely ...
Stiff hands in the morning are a common sign of osteoarthritis (also known as "wear-and-tear arthritis) but can be caused by other conditions as well. These include autoimmune forms of arthritis as ...
They both may affect the hands, but typically only osteoarthritis affects the joint near the tip of the finger. The symptoms may seem similar, but your healthcare provider can help you determine which ...