Arthritis of the hand is a common and often disabling condition. There are several distinct types of arthritis affecting the hand; of these, degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis) is the most common. Also seen are inflammatory arthritis (including rheumatoid arthritis), crystalline arthritis (gout, psuedogout) and infectious arthritis. The features common to all forms of hand arthritis are pain, stiffness, and swelling of the joints, and, in turn, impairment of function.
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