Osteoarthritis (mnemonic)

A mnemonic to remember the main signs of osteoarthritis on plain radiography is:

• LOSS

Mnemonic

• L: loss of joint space
• O: osteophytes
• S: subchondral cysts
• S: subchondral sclerosis

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)