arthritis Flashcards
1
Q
early morning stiffness, better moving
A
RA
2
Q
Describe boutonierre deformity
A
flexion at the PIPs
and hyperextension of the DIP
due to a tear in the central slip
3
Q
Describe swan neck deformity
A
PIP hyperextension ( flat with a point on the end) and DIP flexion
4
Q
name the nodes in the middle of the fingers
A
Bouchard’s nodes - at the PIPs
5
Q
name the nodes around the finger nails
A
at the DIPs - Heberden’s nodes
