My daughter wears gloves. She said it helps her. I haven't tried it yet.
Wearing arthritis gloves while sleeping can help reduce pain, stiffness, and swelling in the fingers, keeping them more flexible and supported. However, they are not specifically designed to prevent fingers from turning outward, which may be caused by joint deformities in rheumatoid arthritis. For such concerns, consult Show Full Answer
Occupation therapy could be very helpful in giving tips to help delay or minimize the deviation. Not sure it's possible to avoid entirely as it's a hallmark of the disease process.
Robert are you talking about the ulnar drift caused by RA?
Robert have you asked your doc?