Gout Significantly Impairs Hand Function, Comparable to Rheumatoid Arthritis, suggests study
Written By : Dr. Shravani Dali
Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli
Published On 2025-09-03 14:30 GMT | Update On 2025-09-04 07:11 GMT
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Researchers have found in a new study that gout severely affects hand function, reducing grip strength, endurance, and dexterity due to joint and tissue changes. The level of manual impairment is nearly as significant as that seen in rheumatoid arthritis.
The aim of the study was to compare the hand function (grip strength and grip endurance, manual dexterity, and perceived hand functional disability) of participants with gout, rheumatoid arthritis, and healthy control.
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