#Rheumatoid Arthritis Hand Deformity Ulnar Deviation

I heard someone say “tremors don’t bother patient as much as they bother people who see them”. Ummm, beg to differ. It turns out that years of muscle contractions and tremors are taking their toll on my right arm. It’s wake you up in the middle of the night kinda pain and so far nothing is relieving it. Thankfully I can still use my right index finger to do all my texting and caption writing on my phone - which doesn’t annoy my kids to watch at all. 😉 This is Parkinson’s. And it hurts. A lot sometimes.

📌 Boutonnière Deformity – Rheumatoid Arthritis 🔹 Caused by central slip extensor tendon rupture at the PIP joint 🔹 Leads to PIP flexion + DIP hyperextension 🔹 Common in Rheumatoid Arthritis due to chronic synovitis 🔹 Results in loss of finger extension & impaired grip 🧠 Remember: “Buttonhole” appearance of the finger = Boutonnière #RheumatoidArthritis #BoutonniereDeformity #Orthopaedics #MedicineReels #Pathology #ClinicalSigns #MedicalStudents #MedEd #MBBS #InternLife #handdeformities

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When a rheumatoid arthritis flare hits the hands, it’s not just pain — it’s inflammation taking over. The hands can become red, swollen, tight, and sore, sometimes overnight. Rings feel stuck. Fingers feel stiff. Even gentle movement hurts. Tasks that should be simple — gripping, typing, opening a lid — suddenly feel exhausting. This happens because RA is an autoimmune condition. During a flare, the immune system mistakenly attacks the lining of the joints. In the hands, this creates excess inflammation and fluid buildup, compressing nerves and restricting movement. Blood flow changes. Tissues swell. Fascia tightens. The hands feel hot, puffy, and achy because the body is literally stuck in an inflammatory loop. And here’s the part many people don’t realize 👇 Food can be a major trigger. Certain foods — especially sugar, refined carbs, alcohol, seed oils, dairy, and ultra-processed foods — can spike systemic inflammation. When inflammation rises in the gut, it doesn’t stay there. It travels. For someone with RA, that can mean hands flaring first. That’s why staying consistent with an anti-inflammatory diet isn’t optional — it’s protective. Real foods. Hydration. Mineral-rich meals. Supporting the gut helps calm the immune response and reduce the frequency and intensity of flares. But diet alone isn’t always enough... When the lymphatic system becomes sluggish, inflammatory waste and excess fluid don’t clear properly. That congestion can worsen swelling, pressure, and stiffness in the hands — keeping the flare stuck longer than it needs to be. This is where lymphatic care becomes POWERFUL. ⬇️ ✨ The Big 6 helps stimulate lymph flow daily ✨ Vibration plate therapy gently pumps lymph and reduces stagnation ✨ Castor oil supports inflammation reduction and tissue softening ✨ Brazilian Lymphatic Drainage Massage manually moves deep lymph, reduces swelling, and helps calm the nervous system — which is critical during flares This isn’t about “pampering.” This is about helping your body clear what’s inflaming it. ✨ There is relief when inflammation is addressed at the root. ✨ There is movement when lymph starts to flow again. #lymphaticsystem #autoimmune

Trigger finger—when your finger gets stuck, clicks, or locks during movement 🖐️ Caused by inflammation of the tendon sheath, but manageable with the right care. Z-thumb deformity—characterized by hyperextension at the MCP joint and flexion at the IP joint, often seen in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis 🖐️ Ape hand deformity—loss of thumb opposition and flattening of the thenar eminence due to median nerve injury 🖐️ Swan neck deformity—hyperextension at the PIP joint with flexion at the DIP joint, commonly seen in rheumatoid arthritis 🖐️ Mallet finger—flexion deformity at the DIP joint due to extensor tendon injury 🖐️ Boutonniere deformity—flexion at the PIP joint with hyperextension at the DIP joint due to central slip extensor tendon injury 🖐️ Ulnar deviation—fingers drift toward the little finger side, commonly seen in rheumatoid arthritis 🖐️ Dupuytren’s contracture—thickening of the palmar fascia causing fingers (usually ring & little) to bend permanently toward the palm 🖐️ #HandDeformity #FingerDeformity #Physiotherapy #HandRehab

Here are examples of 2 different patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Both at baseline and 10 years later. The 1st patient was not on any therapy and the 2nd patient was on treatment. Check out the difference! Treatments for rheumatoid arthritis works! #rheumatology #tampa #tampamedical #recoveryrheum #patientcare #bestdoctor #healthyliving #wellness #johncartermd #rheumatoidarthritis #rheumatoidarthritiswarrior #arthritis #autoimmunedisease #autoimmune

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Finger Deformities in Rheumatoid Arthritis: More Than Just Bent Fingers Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) does not only affect joints - it disrupts the balance between tendons, ligaments, and joint capsules leading to characteristic finger deformities over time.

Hand Arthritis gripping pain 🥴 hand massage 🙏🏻 It’s a problem when holding a water bottle becomes an issue 😩 Comment below “🤚🏻” if you need help with fully opening or closing your hands 🤚🏻 Or Finger tips pain also How long have you had hand pain? 🤚🏻 #handpain #arthritis #fibromyalgia #grippingpain #chronicarthritis #fingerpain

Observa cómo la artritis reumatoide actúa directamente sobre la mano. El sistema inmunológico ataca la membrana sinovial que recubre las articulaciones, generando inflamación crónica. Esto provoca acumulación de líquido sinovial y destrucción progresiva del cartílago y del hueso subyacente. Los tendones y ligamentos también se ven afectados, perdiendo funcionalidad y movilidad. La rigidez, el dolor y la deformidad son el resultado directo de este proceso inflamatorio que desgasta las articulaciones desde adentro hacia afuera. #ArtritisReumatoide #Mano #InflamaciónArticular #Cartílago #Hueso SaludArticular

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