Which joints of the hands are most commonly affected by osteoarthritis?
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The distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints of the fingers are most commonly
affected by osteoarthritis.
Characterized by asymmetric joint stiffness, that worsens as the day progresses
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Osteoarthritis
Osteophytes found at the proximal interphalangeal joints in osteoarthritis.
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Bouchard nodes (Think BP gas - Bouchard = proximal)
What is sclerosis of the bone?
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An abnormal increase in density and hardening of bone
Name three common radiographic findings in OA
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OA causes subchondral cysts, narrowing of the joint
space, and joint sclerosis on radiography
What are the bony prominences (caused by osteophytes) at the DIP joints in patients
with osteoarthritis called?
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The distal interphalangeal (DIP) joints of the fingers are most commonly
affected by osteoarthritis.
Characterized by asymmetric joint stiffness, that worsens as the day progresses
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Osteoarthritis
Osteophytes found at the proximal interphalangeal joints in osteoarthritis.
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Bouchard nodes (Think BP gas - Bouchard = proximal)
What is sclerosis of the bone?
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An abnormal increase in density and hardening of bone
Name three common radiographic findings in OA
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OA causes subchondral cysts, narrowing of the joint
space, and joint sclerosis on radiography
What are the bony prominences (caused by osteophytes) at the DIP joints in patients
with osteoarthritis called?
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