Joint Arthritis

There are various types of joint arthritis that can affect anyone at any time.  One of the most popular forms of joint arthritis is Metacarpophalangeal (mp) that affects the joints in the fingers and bones inside of the hand.  Thus making it difficult for a person to grip or hold things for long periods of pain without wincing pain.  Eventually this joint arthritis will cause pain and possible deformity within the hand as similar to rheumatoid arthritis.  Often this pain is associated with blunt trauma, gout, psoriasis or other form of joint arthritis. 

One of the signs of joint arthritis is the inability to hold or grip objects for more than a few seconds without major discomfort.  These problems can stem from long periods of degeneration of the joints and tissues that line them.  Usually it is most noticeable, as the fingers will move away from the thumb in the opposite direction.  After a period time writing or grabbing objects can cause dull pain to have crippling effects on the use of the hand.

Usually join arthritis pain occurs when the joints become unhinged and begin to separate from the connective tissues.  Tendons that hold the fingers in place may ultimately lose their functionality and make it difficult for the sufferer to pick up objects and hold objects for long durations.  Some of the treatments for joint arthritis include using a splint or cast to hold the area intact, anti-inflammatory injections may be necessary to reduce the swelling and pain associated with joint arthritis. 

In some extreme cases, a synovectomy may be necessary to replace and remove the damaged tissues.  There may also have to be fusion surgery should the bone and joint become unattached.  The surgical risks associated with joint pain can include infections that can cause other problems as well.  Further fusion surgeries may be necessary after a few years should the fusion not work or detach.