Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis 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.
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
The surgeons at MedStar Orthopaedic Institute 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 arthritis 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 Specialists
Hand, Wrist & Elbow
Curtis Mitchell Henn, MD
Hand, Wrist & Elbow
Phone:
202-444-0335
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
MedStar Orthopaedic Institute - Lafayette Centre 
Ryan M. Jander, MD
Hand, Wrist & ElbowPhone:
(866) 767-1682
MedStar Orthopaedic Institute – Alexandria
MedStar Orthopaedic Institute – Brandywine
MedStar Orthopaedic Institute – Lake Ridge 
Michael William Kessler, MD
Hand, Wrist & ElbowPhone:
(202) 444-3668
MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
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