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Arthritis of the Hand - Arthritis Patterns

Osteoarthritis:
• Osteoarthritis of the hand usually involves the DIP and
usually involves the DIP ... Heberden's nodes - DIP ... joints, but not the DIP ... + DIP + 1st CMC ... + all DIP = PsA
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
function of the DIP ... distal to the DIP ... Swollen and tender DIP ... Extension splint of DIP ... free movement of PIP
Rheumatoid Arthritis Summary
MCP and PIP Involvement, Spares DIP, Carpal Tunnel, Sicca Syndrome, Epi/Scleritis, Heart Disease, Rheumatoid
Summary MCP and PIP ... Involvement, Spares DIP
Phalanges - Hand Anatomy

Joints between phalanges are named interphalangeal meaning “between phalanges.” Because each finger has
#PIP (proximal interphalangeal ... #DIP (distal interphalangeal
Causes of Proteinuria - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Persistent Proteinuria >150mg/d protein present on repeat testing including overnight
Negative urine dip ... Positive urine dip
Interphalangeal Joint Dislocation
Interphalangeal joint dislocations almost always occur dorsally, look for associated avulsion fractures! Here's a
PIP joints are ... usually dorsal • DIP ... and PIP joints ... hyperextension) • DIP ... deformity (if volar DIP
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
Limited - CREST:
 • Calcinosis
 • Raynaud phenomenon
 • Esophageal dysmotility
 • Sclerodactyly
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65%, Can involve DIP
Septic Arthritis of the Finger: Note redness and swelling at DIP joint of the index finger.

Charlie
and swelling at DIP ... SepticArthritis #Finger #DIP
Rock Paper Scissors - Assessment of Nerve Damage in Upper Limb Injuries
Rock - Median Nerve
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Thumb flexion at IP ... index finger at DIP
Boutonniere Deformity: Pathogenesis and Complications
 • Hyperextension of DIP
 • Flexion of PIP
=> Boutonniere Deformity =>
Hyperextension of DIP ... • Flexion of PIP ... volar plate of PIP ... • Decr ROM in PIP