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Heberden's nodes are bony spurs that occur close to the DIP joint of the hand. They are a characteristic feature of osteoarthritis of the hands
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Heberden's nodes
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This is characteristic of rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis, pain typically worsens with use in osteoarthritis
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e
Pain and stiffness that improves with movement
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Rheumatoid nodules occur close to joints affected by rheumatoid arthritis. They are the most common dermatologic manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis
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c
Freely moveable lumps on the fingers and forearm
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This would be suggestive of a diagnosis of psoriatic arthritis
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b
Patches of a silver scaly rash
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This is characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis of the hands typically affects the DIP and PIP joints
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Pain and stiffness affecting the MCP and PIP joints of the hand
Concept
Chapter
2693
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Osteoarthritis
Topic
145
Orthopaedics
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A 65-year-old woman presents to her GP with pain and stiffness in her hands when trying to complete her daily activities. The GP suspects osteoarthritis.

Which of the following would be most suggestive of osteoarthritis?
a