Joint injections to relieve the symptoms of hand osteoarthritis are no better than placebo, while the effectiveness of topical creams and gels is uncertain, finds a pooled data analysis of the ...
Family physicians are well-positioned to provide injections for patients who have wrist pain, especially when initial treatments such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and rest fail. Although ...
This story was originally published on March 29, 2022 and was updated on March 19, 2026. Aches and pains in your hands or wrists, or sore, swollen fingers could signal a condition known as arthritis.