(KING OF PRUSSIA, June 2026) There are many joints that make up your hands and wrists that all work together to perform large and small motions such as throwing a baseball, threading a needle or driving a car. However, dealing with arthritis can make these simple motions difficult and painful. If you are dealing with debilitating arthritis, you understand how challenging it can be to perform daily tasks.

In healthy joints, the ends of bones are covered with cartilage that helps them glide smoothly and pain free during movement. Arthritis is when there is destruction of that cartilage, this can occur from inflammatory disease (rheumatoid arthritis, gout), trauma (a fracture or joint dislocation), genetics or overuse. The result is swollen, painful joints that can become stiff and limit functional tasks. Arthritis joints can swell after activity, can make clicking or grinding sounds upon movement and can be painful to touch.

There is a lot that can be done for arthritis – both nonsurgical and surgical. We typically start treatment with modalities to alleviate the swelling and inflammation of the arthritis joints. This includes immobilization with splints or compressive wraps, anti-inflammatories (oral medications and topical creams), cortisone injections and instructions on activity modification and therapeutic activities. If these nonoperative interventions fail, there are surgical options.

Some of the surgical options include cutting edge, minimally invasive interventions such as joint deinnervation and arthroscopic management. Additional options include joint replacements and joint fusions.

At the Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, our physicians can perform a complete evaluation, including X-rays done during your office visit. Based on your examination findings, intervention can be initiated at the same time

Contact us today to schedule a consultation! Visit hand2shouldercenter.com or premierortho.com. Our call centers are open weekdays at 610.768.5959 or 855.ORTHO24 (855.678-4624).

About Premier Orthopaedics & Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center:
With over 40 locations in the Greater Philadelphia region, Premier Orthopaedics & Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center provides the full spectrum of orthopaedic services – including bone, muscle, joint and rheumatological care, physical therapy, hand therapy, MRI and urgent care. Patients trust our specialists for their experience, expertise, and commitment to exceptional care. To learn more visit: premierortho.com or hand2shouldercenter.com

Contact: Susan Graham
sgraham@premierortho.com or 484-919-9616