Arthritis in the hands can make everyday activities painful and difficult, especially as joints wear down over time as we age. Dr. Lacy Anderson shares helpful advice, offering both over-the-counter ...

Everybody gets swollen fingers or toes sometimes. When your fingers or toes are so puffy that they look like sausages -- and they hurt, too -- you need to see your doctor. You could have a type of ...

Your fingers are trying to tell you something, but you might be missing the message. Those subtle aches, occasional stiffness, and moments when your grip feels weaker than usual aren’t just signs of ...

The University Orthopaedic Center (UOC) houses the state’s largest hand and upper extremity therapy clinic in the Mountain West. This state-of-the-art hand therapy clinic is located on site with the ...

Our hands are arguably the most important musculoskeletal unit to us as humans and allow us to greet friends, get dressed in the morning, and engage in creative endeavors through fine motor skills.

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, which means the body's immune system targets affected joints, leading to pain and swelling. People with rheumatoid arthritis can also develop problems ...