Osteoarthritis of the hands

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Female
  • Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

x-ray

Prominent degenerative change is seen throughout the hands, primarily involving the interphalangeal joints (especially distal). There is joint space loss and marginal osteophytes. The metacarpophalangeal joints of the fingers are relatively spared, although prominent degenerative change is also seen at the MCP joint of the thumb. There is no osteopenia or erosions. 

Features are those of osteoarthritis. 

Case Discussion

Case of osteoarthritis of the hands.

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