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Hand Osteoarthritis

Hand osteoarthritis is a chronic progressive disorder that causes pain, stiffness, and swelling of the affected joints. Symptoms of hand osteoarthritis often start gradually and may worsen over time. This condition is the most frequent form of arthritis and affects more women than men. It can affect any of the small…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 6× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Hand osteoarthritis is a chronic progressive disorder that causes pain, stiffness, and swelling of the affected joints. Symptoms of hand osteoarthritis often start gradually and may worsen over time. This condition is the most frequent form of arthritis and affects more women than men. It can affect any of the small joints of the hands, including those of the fingers, thumbs, and wrists. Hand osteoarthritis can cause disability and a reduction in the quality of life, but treatments are available to reduce symptoms and maintain the ability to perform daily activities. Self-management strategies, including physical activity, weight management, joint protection, and lifestyle modifications, are effective in helping to manage hand osteoarthritis.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 6 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Osteoarthritis and Cartilage.

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Giuseppe Maurizio Campo · ISRAEL

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