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Large grip knife for hand osteoarthritis

Photograph of a person with hand osteoarthritis using a large grip knife to cut an apple

Large grip tools, such as a large grip knife, can make it easier to take care of everyday tasks if you have osteoarthritis in your hands. Some tools will need to be purchased at a specialty store. Others you can adjust yourself. For instance, wrap the handle of your toothbrush in foam to make the handle larger and easier to grip.

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