Stiff interphalangeal joints

What it means

Interphalangeal joint stiffness is a perceived sensation of tightness in the interphalangeal joints when attempting to move them after a period of inactivity.

Rare diseases that can present with this3

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category