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Hand and wrist arthritis
This is a common condition that can affect people of all ages, causing pain and inflammation in the joints in the hand and wrist.
About arthritis in the hands
Arthritis is condition that causes pain and inflammation in the joint. It's very common and can affect people of all ages. The most common types are osteoarthritis (caused by wear and tear) and rheumatoid arthritis (when the immune system attacks the joints). If you’re experiencing pain in your hands and wrists, it may be a sign of arthritis.
Need to know
Your symptoms may include pain, swelling and stiffness in your wrists and fingers. You may also experience numbness, tingling, pitted nails, painful ulcers or thickened skin. Your symptoms are likely to depending on the type of arthritis you have.
Your consultant will discuss your symptoms with you and help to make a diagnosis. They may carry out a number of tests to get to the base of the problem.
Your consultant will discuss your treatment options with you.
Hand and wrist arthritis tests & scans
MRI for musculoskeletal and sports injuries
MRI for musculoskeletal and sports injuries is a safe, reliable way to reach a quick and accurate diagnosis. It gives specialists a clear view of joints, muscles and ligaments to help you get the right treatment sooner.
Hand and wrist arthritis treatments
Hand arthritis surgery
Surgeons at our HCA UK hand and wrist units can help to restore mobility and reduce pain in your fingers by performing an arthroscopy and arthrodesis.
Our Hand and wrist arthritis locations
London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street SE1 2PR London
The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way B15 2TQ Birmingham
The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road SW1W 8RH London
The Wellington Hospital
8A Wellington Place St John's Wood NW8 9LE London
The Shard Outpatients
The Shard 32 St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London
City of London - 31 Old Broad Street
City of London 31 Old Broad Street EC2N 1HT London
City of London - 120 Old Broad Street
City of London Outpatients 120 Old Broad Street EC2N 1AR London
The Wellington Hospital Outpatients
15 - 17 Lodge Road NW8 7JA London
Golders Green Outpatients
Roman House, 296 Golders Green Road Golders Green NW11 9PY London
Elstree Waterfront Outpatients
The Waterfront Business Park, Beaufort House Elstree Road, Elstree WD6 3BS Hertfordshire
Patient stories
Hear from past patients about their experience
Richard's story
After experiencing what he thought was heartburn, it was the rapid assessment and treatment Richard received at The Harborne Hospital that helped prevent a serious heart problem from becoming much worse.
Sarah's story
Sarah, a health copywriter, aged 47, from Birmingham, was looking forward to enjoying the first few months of married life, when her painful periods revealed a diagnosis of endometriosis and metastatic appendix cancer.
Harnessing a new technology to remedy years of heart trouble - Alan's story
Despite years of experiencing heart problems that just wouldn’t go away, Alan was apprehensive about having a surgical procedure. But with the expertise of his consultant and the latest cardiac technology, he decided to go ahead.
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.