Arthritic hands. Hands of a person that have become deformed due to arthritis. Arthritis is a degenerative condition that affects the joints causing i

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Arthritic hands. Hands of a person that have become deformed due to arthritis. Arthritis is a degenerative condition that affects the joints causing inflammation and pain, and can lead to deformities such as this. The two most common forms of arthritis are: osteoarthritis - caused by ageing and/or damage or infection of the joint; and rheumatoid arthritis - an autoimmune disease where the body's immune system attacks the joints.

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