Persistent pain in the hands leads to the possibility of arthritis... There are different types of arthritis.. or degenerative joint disease caused by wear and tear of the joint) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA is an inflammatory type of arthritis caused by inflammation of the joint) - have many common symptoms.. In addition to these two types, there are other less common forms of joint disease that involve the hands and the doctor should also consider them.. Types of hand arthritis ### Arthritis Arthritis usually develops with age, and the most common type of arthritis is in the hands. According to research, about 40 percent of adults in the United States will have arthritis in at least one hand by the age of 85. Symptoms of arthritis in the hands appear in the early 40s. - Swelling - Stiffness - Deformation and angulation of some joints - Difficulty holding things - Clicking, tapping or grinding sound when the joint moves The exact cause of arthritis is not known....repetitive hand movements like knitting put more pressure on the joint than expected....so overuse of the joints may be one of the causes of arthritis....Other risk factors include genetic predisposition, family history of arthritis and trauma....the joint in the past predisposes it to arthritis....### Inflammatory arthritis is inflammation of the joints due to defects in the body's immune system.. Therefore, the immune cells mistakenly attack a certain part of the body and damage other parts of the body in addition to the joints. Injuries to the hands include: - **Psoriatic arthritis: ** Attack on joints and skin... - **Lupus:** Attack on joints, internal organs and skin.... Inflammatory diseases like arthritis cause symptoms of arthritis such as pain, swelling, stiffness and difficulty in holding things in the hand.... Arthritis of the hand is caused by an inflammatory disease, it often has other symptoms: - **Symmetrical involvement:** Inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis usually involve both sides of the body symmetrically - unlike arthritis which may only affect one side - so both hands (and other joints) suffer from arthritis at the same time.. Ankles... Since this inflammatory disease can occur at any age, people may develop hand arthritis from childhood.. Other possible causes of hand pain Hand pain is also a symptom of Dupuytren's contracture, a disease in which the tissue of the palm and fingers become thick and stiff and the fingers bend inward. The cause of Dupuytren's contracture is not known, but smokers, alcoholics, and people with seizures or diabetes are more prone to it. Midian - During movement, the wrist is under pressure... Read more: Treatment of wrist arthritis in Shiraz Diagnosis of hand arthritis To determine the cause of hand pain, the doctor will diagnose the type of hand arthritis (if any) based on the patient's medical history, physical examination, imaging tests, and blood tests. Palpation of the patient's joints during the examination can help distinguish between osteoarthritis and inflammatory joint disease. It is milder.. Imaging tests, such as x-rays or MRIs, show joint erosions (characteristic of inflammatory joint disease) and osteophytes and cartilage loss (characteristic of OA). Doctors specializing in hand and wrist treatment use complex surgical and non-surgical methods for various diseases in which flexor ligaments and tendons are repaired and reconstructed using special techniques.. Non-surgical treatments Depending on the diagnosis for each patient, there is a wide range of non-surgical treatments to reduce pain and improve joint function. Common non-surgical treatments include: - Lifestyle changes, such as exercise to improve mobility - Medicine to relieve inflammation and pain - Reduce swelling and pain with regular use of ice - Using a brace or splint to reduce pain and improve joint function - Steroid injections to relieve symptoms Surgical treatments If pain is not relieved or hand movement is not improved with non-surgical treatments, surgical options are considered. The orthopedic surgery team will determine the appropriate time and best surgical method to meet your needs and treatment goals. Common surgical procedures for hand arthritis include: ### Detailed fusion With joint fusion, instead of replacing the joint, by welding the bones together, the joint can be stabilized and the pain eliminated.... With joint fusion, the pain disappears, but the range of motion decreases.... The treatment team will help you check the compatibility of the operation result with the treatment goals.... Read more: Shiraz Arthritis Specialist ### Partial joint fusion Partial joint fusion is for patients with degenerative arthritis of the wrist... During partial joint fusion, the small bones of the wrist are fused together... After the operation, the pain is reduced and at the same time the mobility of the wrist is preserved to some extent.... This procedure is probably the best treatment for degenerative arthritis of the wrist.... ### Joint replacement is an option for patients who have persistent pain due to joint damage or deformity... In joint replacement, the damaged joint is removed and a joint implant is placed in its place... The implant restores the joint's function and the person can move it without pain. Use.. Heat therapy in the morning is helpful to loosen the joint and applying ice after daily activities.. It is recommended that patients with arthritis of the hand see a therapist.. Many devices for these patients are designed to have a larger surface to grip.. For example, handles that can be placed on dinnerware and placed on dinnerware and placed on dinnerware or tools.. Also, teach patients simple exercises to maintain finger range of motion or prescribe splints to reduce pressure on joints... Proper precautions for hand arthritis Hand arthritis care methods must be chosen for each individual because it is almost impossible not to use the hands.... Instead, having the right treatment tools to relieve pain and restore balance to the hands can continue daily activities without any hindrance....