The inflammation often affects the joints of the hands and the feet and tends to occur equally on both sides of the body.rheumatologist - a physician who specializes in the treatment of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases that may affect joints, muscles, bone, skin and other tissues.R.I.C.E. - Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.S[return to top]scleroderma - a very serious disease of the body