Osteoarthritis of the Hand and Wrist

Question 1

What are the nodules called over DIPs suffering from OA?

Answer 1

Heberden’s nodules

Question 2

What are the nodules called over PIPs suffering from OA?

Answer 2

Bouchard’s nodules

Question 3

What hand joints are the least likely to be affected by OA?

Answer 3

MCPs

Question 4

When does OA of the radio-carpal joint of the wrist usually occur?

Answer 4

Following trauma