RA tends to affect the other joints in the hands, which are called the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) and metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joints. It also tends to affect the wrists, and the ...
A 1-year course of methotrexate may help prevent the development of ACPA-negative RA among patients with clinically suspect arthralgia at high-risk for the disease.
Objectives: Rupture of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is a frequent injury of the hand. When untreated, this injury may lead to decreased pinch strength, pain, instability, and osteoarthritis ...