Here are some really good references for RA of the hands:
Hand World (select "Painful conditions" then select "Rheumatoid Arthritis")
Hand Anatomy Patient's Guide to Arthritis of the Finger Joints
You may wish to explore more of these websites. They are very good.
Cheerio!
Elizabeth
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