The following is an excerpt....
BASICS
Description
- Phalangeal joint arthritis is a degenerative “wear and
tear” process involving articular tissues that leads to the destruction
of cartilage, local bone loss, and the formation of osteophytes.
- Most commonly affected joints are:
- DIP joints of the fingers
- PIP joints of the fingers
- CMC joint of the thumb
- Classification:
- Primary: No preexisting joint problem
- Secondary: History of trauma or other joint conditions:
Epidemiology
Incidence
- This condition occurs in 37.4% of people 18–79 years old
(1).
- It is estimated that, after the age of 65 years, 99% of females
and 78% of males will have radiographic evidence of arthritis in the hand
(2).
Prevalence
- Osteoarthritis of the hand increases in prevalence with advancing
age (2 ...
You must be logged in to fully access this content.
Sign up for a 30-Day Free Trial
Sign up for a 30-Day FREE Trial now and receive access to all content.
Have a book code?
Submit your book code to create your
FREE standard account.