A finger joint replacement involves removing a damaged or worn joint from the finger and putting in an artificial one. Also called an arthroplasty, this type of surgery is most commonly used in cases ...

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, DPT Key Takeaways Finger pain can be caused by acute injuries, overuse injuries, and arthritis. Treatments for finger pain include rest, ice, NSAIDs, and ...

Severe pain from arthritis in your middle knuckle (PIP joint) may require replacement (arthroplasty). Silicone replacements are the most common. They tend to have the best results and typically last ...

Finger joint pain can affect a person’s everyday activities and may have several causes. It is common for swelling and stiffness to accompany finger joint pain. Some people experience finger joint ...

Medically reviewed by Stella Bard, MD Early treatment can help relieve symptoms and protect joint function from arthritis in your fingers.Symptoms of finger arthritis often include stiffness, ...

Swan neck deformity is a hand deformity in which your fingers are bent abnormally. Your finger’s middle joint bends back more than usual. The tip of your finger is bent down. Swan neck deformity only ...

A new campaign from J&J’s DePuy Orthopedics, aimed at raising awareness of joint replacement, features Baby Boomers’ letters to their younger selves. The joint giant is targeting osteoarthritis ...

A lump on the finger knuckle joint can happen for many reasons, ranging from an inflammatory condition to an infection. In rare cases, a bump or lump on the finger knuckle joint can be due to a tumor.