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Assignment:

Question

A 55-year-old carpenter reports persistent swelling and pain in the knuckles of his right hand. What information do you need to determine the type of joint disease he has?

Book answer

History, physical exam, and occupation suggests osteoarthritis. The joints of the hand, fingers, hips, and knees are common sites of osteoarthritis. An x-ray or CT can show joint damage. Anti-inflammatories and analgesics are the medical treatments

• What about this gentleman's history, physical exam, and occupation suggest osteoarthritis? Why?
• Why are the joints of the hands, fingers, hips, and knees common sites for osteoarthritis?
• What would be the expected radiographic demonstration of this gentleman's right hand that would suggest osteoarthritis within his phalangeal joints?
• What has occurred to cause this radiographic demonstration?
• What are anti-inflammatories and analgesics, and why are they treatments of choice for this disorder?

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