This person has not had hand surgery. The image here shows joint damage related to rheumatoid arthritis as well as scars from hand surgery. Inflammation of the tendons in the hands can result in a ...
Share on Pinterest hobo_018/Getty Images Gout is a type of arthritis, an inflammatory condition of the joints. It affects an estimated 9.2 million people in the United States. Most cases affect ...
During an acute attack of gout, inflammatory mediators are released and vascular adhesion and chemotaxis of leukocytes to the inflamed joint is enhanced. 7 However, for this to have an impact on ...
OA can affect any joint, although it is most common in the back and spine, hips, knees, neck and shoulders, and fingers and hands. Anyone who overuses their joints, including athletes, military ...