What are some common causes of hand pain?

Arthritis is the most common cause of hand pain. Symptoms include stiffness, swelling, and loss of motion and function. Arthritis can affect any joint in the body, but it is especially bothersome when it affects the hands.

There are more than 100 different types of arthritis, with the most common being osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

Osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage between the bones begins to break down. Cartilage acts as a smooth padding, cushioning the bones and allowing the joint to move freely. When it deteriorates, the bones may rub together. Loss of cartilage and accompanying inflammation cause pain and stiffness. Osteoarthritis of the hand occurs more often in women than in men, and tends to run in families.

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Surgery is typically a last resort. The two most common operations for hand arthritis are joint replacement (arthroplasty) and fusion (arthrodesis).

Rheumatoid arthritis. A chronic inflammatory condition, rheumatoid arthritis most commonly strikes the small joints of the wrists and hands.

However, joints in the feet, neck, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees, and ankles also are vulnerable.

Affected joints may swell, feel warm and tender, and are especially stiff and painful when you wake up or after rest. Over time, joints may develop deformities. This condition also affects more women than men.

The most important goals in treating rheumatoid arthritis are maintaining your ability to move and function, reducing pain, and preventing future joint damage. Treatment combines medications, adequate rest, exercise, and lifestyle modifications with the help of an occupational or physical therapist.

Corticosteroid medications help reduce inflammation, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) relieve pain and swelling. Other medicines can help slow the progress of the disease. In some cases, surgery is needed to remove inflamed tissue or to reconstruct or replace the affected joint.