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Yes, many people with RA experience sideways finger deformities. This condition is called ulnar drift or ulnar deviation, where the fingers angle away from the thumb toward the ulna bone in the forearm. This happens due to severe damage in the knuckles of the fingers.

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Yes, many people with RA experience sideways finger deformities. This condition is called ulnar drift or ulnar deviation, where the fingers angle away from the thumb toward the ulna bone in the forearm. This happens due to severe damage in the knuckles of the fingers.

Several myRAteam members have shared their experiences with this condition. Some can still hold lightweight items, while others have more severe limitations in their hand function. This condition can make daily tasks challenging. Common difficulties include:
• Trouble gripping or pinching objects
• Difficulty turning doorknobs
• Problems opening jars
• Challenges holding cups or mugs
• Dropping items frequently

Some members also experience additional symptoms like warmth, swelling, or pain in the wrist, hand, and finger joints, along with reduced grip strength.

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