Hand Arthritis: Minimizing Pain and Maximizing Function

Arthritis of the hand joints, and particularly osteoarthritis, is very common with aging. It can cause pain and stiffness of the joints and can affect your ability to do your daily activities. Join Dr. Naomi Patel as she discusses how to differentiate various types of arthritis of the hands as well as how to treat arthritis, with goals of treating pain and maximizing function. She will review both medications and other treatments that can be helpful.

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EST

Speaker: Naomi Patel, MD

Attend the Free Event on Zoom: https://partners.zoom.us/j/83940906099

Have Questions About the Topic? Please submit questions you may have before the program here, so that the speaker may address them during the session.

This online program is free and open to Mass General staff, patients and the general public. No registration needed.

For questions about any of the programs, email the Blum Center at PFLC@partners.org or call 617-724-7352.