Rheumatoid Hand
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If a person with a rheumatic disease notices that their hands swell, hurt, or lose mobility, a specialized evaluation is worthwhile to understand what is happening. What is called rheumatic hand is the involvement of the hand joints by inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system, such as rheumatoid arthritis.
Common symptoms: pain and swelling in the finger joints, stiffness especially in the mornings and, over time, changes in the shape or alignment of the hand.
Common causes: it is related to chronic inflammatory processes that affect the joints and the tissues surrounding them.
Which specialist treats it? The rheumatologist studies the underlying disease, while the hand surgeon and the orthopedist step in when there is advanced joint damage. Seeking early care favors the care of hand function.
Data on 221 doctors who treat rheumatoid hand
Which specialist treats rheumatoid hand?
Rheumatic hand conditions are mainly treated by an orthopedist, a specialist in the musculoskeletal system, and by a hand surgeon when a specific intervention in that area is needed. In some cases, a plastic surgeon is involved in reconstructive procedures. You can find these specialists near you.
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Doctors specialized in rheumatoid hand
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Karla Gonzalez Segovia
Dr. Julieta Márquez Villegas
Dr. Rafael Reynaga Martinez
Dr. Rosa Isela Fraga Rodríguez
Dr. Julieta Cruz Ruiz
Dr. Carlos Lozano Márquez
Dr. Velia Edila Uresti Alvarado
Dr. Roberto Arturo Castillo Reyther
Dr. Armando Alvarez Martínez
Dr. Carlos Antonio Díaz Torres
Dr. Jose Alfonso Lugo Iniguez
Dr. José de Jesús Zermeño Nava
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Javier Baldizon Recio
Dr. Armando Villalobos Ruíz
Dr. Raul Humberto Perales Recio
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Frequently asked questions
What is rheumatoid hand?
If a person with a rheumatic disease notices that their hands swell, hurt, or lose mobility, a specialized evaluation is worthwhile to understand what is happening. What is called rheumatic hand is the involvement of the hand joints by inflammatory diseases of the musculoskeletal system, such as rhe...
Which doctor treats rheumatoid hand?
Rheumatic hand conditions are mainly treated by an orthopedist, a specialist in the musculoskeletal system, and by a hand surgeon when a specific intervention in that area is needed. In some cases, a plastic surgeon is involved in reconstructive procedures. You can find these specialists near you.