|
If you have symptoms or signs of arthritis,
visit your doctor
Early joint pain diagnosis can help determine the proper
hand arthritis treatment
In an Arthritis Foundation report, half of those
Americans with arthritis did not think anything could be done to help
them. This statement is very common with people suffering from arthritis
pain on a daily basis... it is just something they have learned to live
with.
Degenerative arthritis commonly affects the hands and feet. The most common
forms of arthritis in the hand are osteoarthritis, post-traumatic arthritis
(after an injury), and rheumatoid arthritis. Other causes of arthritis of the
hand are infection, gout and psoriasis.3 Data reported
by the National Center for Health Statistics show that 85% of persons
aged 75-79 exhibit osteoarthritic changes in their hands. Affected joints
include Heberden’s nodes, Bouchard’s nodes, and Carpometacarpel of the
thumb (also know as CMC Arthritis).1
Isotoner therapeutic gloves can help arthritis sufferers by providing
massaging, gentle compression throughout the hand to ease painful swelling.
It is recommended for arthritic hands to maintain motion in the fingers and
use the hand as productively as possible. Isotoner therapeutic gloves allow
for active movement and can be used anytime day or night.3
Quick Arthritis Facts:2
- 1 in 3 Americans will suffer from arthritis2
- Arthritis affects women to men 3 to 1
- Nearly 22% are age 18 – 44, and 44% aged 45 – 64
- 80% of people over 50 suffer from some type of Arthritis pain
Visit the Arthritis Foundation at www.arthritis.org for
more information
Note: With so many treatments available, always consult with your
doctor regarding the best therapy for your condition.
1 National Center for Health Statistics
2 Arthritis Foundation
3American Society for Surgery of the Hand
|
|
|
