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Phalanges - Hand Anatomy

Joints between phalanges are named interphalangeal meaning “between phalanges.” Because each finger has
Phalanges - Hand ... Anatomy Joints ... interphalangeal joints ... interphalangeal) joint ... interphalangeal) joint
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): Pathogenesis and Joint diseases features
 • RA affects 1% of population, women >
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA ... Pathogenesis and Joint ... diseases features • RA ... wrists, metacarpal-phalangeals ... RheumatoidArthritis #RA
Approach to Joint Pain - Diagnostic Framework

1) Chronicity
2) Inflammatory vs Non-Inflammatory
3) Number of Joints Involved

1) Chronicity:
Approach to Joint ... mycobacterial), RA ... ): • Septic joint ... • Chronic = RA ... #rheumatology #
Rheumatoid Arthritis - 2020 ACR-EULAR Classification
≥ 6 of 10 points = definite RA
Joint Involvement:
points = definite RA ... Joint Involvement ... : 1 large joint ... , +/- large joints ... Classification #rheumatology
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an inflammatory autoimmune condition. While chiefly thought of as a joint
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA ... thought of as a joint ... disorder, RA has ... the MCP & PIP joints ... systemic nature of RA
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA): X-ray features
 • Soft tissue swelling (best seen by comparing left & right
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA ... together) • Joint ... closer to the joints ... (Joint deformities ... RheumatoidArthritis #RA
Telescoping Fingers on Physical Exam

A 69-year-old woman with rheumatoid arthritis presented for the treatment of severe
treatment of severe joint ... #PhysicalExam #RA ... Clinical #Video #Rheumatology
Extra-articular and Other Conditions Associated with Joint Pain

Eyes
  • Iritis or uveitis - Spondyloarthropathies, Sarcoidosis,
Associated with Joint ... Heberden's nodes (DIP joints ... Bouchard's nodes (PIP joints ... Extrarticular #conditions #joint ... differential #diagnosis #rheumatology
Arthritis of the Hand - Arthritis Patterns

Osteoarthritis:
• Osteoarthritis of the hand usually involves the DIP and
the DIP and PIP joints ... the PIP and MCP joints ... but not the DIP joints ... PIP + Wrist = RA ... hand #diagnosis #rheumatology
Common Forms of Arthritis in the Hands

Acute Rheumatoid Arthritis 
Tender, painful, stiff joints in rheumatoid arthritis,
painful, stiff joints ... interphalangeal joints ... interphalangeal joints ... Joint involvement ... #Hands #Types #Rheumatology