What is rheumatoid arthritis?
RA is an immune system dysfunction that attacks and wears away the cartilage lining between the small delicate bones in your hand and wrist. Rheumatoid arthritis generally affects the joints on both hands.
Symptoms
Hand Symptoms
- Pain or burning in the hand joints, especially in the morning and with heavy use
- Swelling
- Warmth due to inflammation
- Nearby joints become unusually flexible to compensate for the affected joint
- Feeling or hearing grinding of the joint inside the hand
- Appearance of cysts on the fingers
Wrist Symptoms
- Pain
- Swelling
- Lack of strength
- Difficulty moving the wrist
Our surgeons have the expertise to help you overcome any challenge your arthritis presents. We treat the entire spectrum of arthritis disorders — from early-stage management to end-stage joint replacement — and offer advanced treatment options, including the latest arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgical techniques. We will work with you to develop a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs and the demands of your daily life.
Our providers
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Hand Surgery
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William Hugh Baugher, MD
Hand Surgery
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Aviram Moshe Giladi, MD
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery & Hand Surgery
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James P. Higgins, MD
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery & Hand Surgery
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Ryan M Jander, MD
Hand Surgery
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Ryan David Katz, MD
Hand Surgery
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Michael William Kessler, MD
Hand Surgery
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Grant Michael Kleiber, MD
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Hand Surgery & Plastic Surgery
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Kenneth Robert Means, MD
Hand Surgery
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Michael Sean Murphy, MD
Hand Surgery
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Kelsey Anne Rebehn, MD
Hand Surgery
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Jessica M. Figueroa, MD
Hand Surgery
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Christopher Lee Forthman, MD
Shoulder And Elbow Orthopedic Surgery & Hand Surgery
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Valeriy Shubinets, MD
Hand Surgery
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George Yeh, MBBS
Hand Surgery
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Neal Brian Zimmerman, MD
Hand Surgery
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Ryan Michael Zimmerman, MD
Hand Surgery
Rheumatology
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Carol Deane Benedict, MD
Rheumatology
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Elena Ioana Ciofoaia, MD
Rheumatology
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Terrence Xavier Dwyer, MD
Rheumatology
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Warren O Ferris, MD
Rheumatology
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Akrithi Udupa Garren, MD
Rheumatology
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Megan Lockwood, MD
Rheumatology
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Lauren Nichole Smith, MD
Rheumatology
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Caroline D. Trevisan, MD
Rheumatology
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Sean Andrew Whelton, MD
Rheumatology
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Bansari Sachin Gujar, MD
Rheumatology
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Howard Warren Hauptman, MD
Rheumatology
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Nasser Nasseri-Asl, MD
Rheumatology
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Seema Kumar Patel, MD
Rheumatology
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Tazeen Rehman, MD
Rheumatology
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Sam Serafi, MD
Rheumatology
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Ebrahim Talebi Quje, MD
Rheumatology