Erosive osteoarthritis

Case contributed by Dalia Ibrahim

Presentation

Hand pain.

Patient Data

Age: 75 years
Gender: Male
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Erosive osteoarthritis involving the proximal and distal interphalangeal joints as well as he 1st carpometacarpal joint showing narrowing of the joint spaces and central erosions giving the gull wing appearance.

3D surface rendering show Heberden's nodes and Bouchard's nodes.

Case Discussion

The case shows typical radiographic features of erosive osteoarthritis, Heberden's nodes and Bouchard's nodes.

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