A mnemonic to remember the main signs of osteoarthritis on plain radiography is:
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Mnemonic
Mnemonics for Heberden nodes and Bouchard nodes:
- Heberden- Distal interphalangeal joint (H-D) (High Definition)
- Bouchard- Proximal interphalangeal joint (B-P) (Blue Picture)
- Heberden - High above (DIP)
- Bouchard - Below (PIP)