HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Restricted Mobility And Swelling In The Hand Of An Elderly Person?

I just returned from visiting my 96 year old mother. She has arthritis and has lived with lupus most of her life. Her right hand is mobile- but her left hand is closed shut and fingers are swollen. She resides in a nursing home- to my knowledge, she is not getting any theraphy. What do you think is happening with her hand?. The staff puts a warm compress on at times- and put some kind of soft splint on while I was there recently. Thank you.
Wed, 8 Jun 2016
Report Abuse
Ophthalmologist,  's  Response
This probably is age related bone and joint problem. Calcium content decreases as the age progresses , hence bones become weak. Also joint are not as smooth as they used to before. Joint surfaces becomes rough and that causes restriction of movement , and also causes pain .
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Restricted Mobility And Swelling In The Hand Of An Elderly Person?

This probably is age related bone and joint problem. Calcium content decreases as the age progresses , hence bones become weak. Also joint are not as smooth as they used to before. Joint surfaces becomes rough and that causes restriction of movement , and also causes pain .