Arthritis Finger Treatment in India

Ananya Brown, a 58-year-old high school...

Ananya Brown, a 58-year-old high school art teacher, had always found solace in her pottery. Over the past three years, the pain and stiffness in her right index and middle fingers had become a constant, unwelcome companion. Mornings were the worst, with her 'trigger fingers' locking in a bent position for over an hour. Simple tasks like holding a paintbrush, opening jars, or typing lesson plans became agonizing. Her rheumatologist, Dr. Chen, diagnosed severe osteoarthritis and inflammatory tenosynovitis. After conservative treatments like splints and steroid injections provided only temporary relief, Dr. Chen recommended a corticosteroid injection directly into the tendon sheath to reduce inflammation and hopefully restore smooth movement. The procedure itself was quick, with a sharp pinch followed by a dull pressure. The emotional toll had been heavy; Ananya feared losing her creative outlet and a core part of her identity. Two weeks post-procedure, the locking had ceased and the pain was vastly reduced. She felt a profound sense of relief and hope, carefully returning to her pottery wheel, her hands feeling like her own again.