Abstract:<p>Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common rheumatologic disease and one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. Hand OA is the most common OA types after knee and hip OA. Risk factors include age, obesity, and family history. Abnormal mechanical loads, sex hormones, and inflammatory changes play role in pathogenesis of hand OA. Diagnosis is primarily based on clinical examination according to ACR guidelines. Plain radiography may support the diagnosis. ACR 2019 recommends comprehensive individuali… Show more
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