Device for the treatment of arthritis and arthrosis of the extremities generally shaped as a case, in the form of a glove or a sock, which comprises: an inner layer made of a porous material (14)； a second layer in the form of a paraffin-filled bladder (1) that covers the entire inner space； surrounding said inner paraffin layer (1), the following are placed: a teflon splint (2) equipped with means designed to straighten the fingers or toes (wires made of nitinol or a similar material)； a very thin layer made of latex or an insulating material (4)； and, finally, an outer cover (6)； it may further be equipped with wires or coils (5) around each finger or parallel to the palm or the back of the hand. Moreover, it is equipped with a control unit (12) for turning on and for controlling the temperatures and currents to be applied.
