Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the unites states and is a huge Finantial burden to the economy, costing over 20 million dollar a year. Arthritis can affect any joint, but it is extremely limiting when it affects our hand, specially our fingers or thumb.
At the moment , we don’t have any cure for hand arthritis or generalized osteoarthritis, current treatment include medication, braces, injections and sometimes surgery can help in meditating pain and disfunction.
Dr. Jorge Gonzalez, a hand expert in Fort Lauderdale, discuss with channel 10 about a potential new drug that can help patients suffering from hand arthritis. This medication still is not approved to be used in the United States but may be a future options for patients.
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