Hand arthritis

Preserving joint mobility

Summer gardening is one of your great delights. But over the last couple of months, you've noticed a definite change in one of your hands. A couple of the finger joints appear swollen and are tender at times, and bending them can be painful. Could this be arthritis? 

There are several types of arthritis that may affect your hands. The most common related to aging is osteoarthritis, also called degenerative arthritis.

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