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In OA, the hips and knees are frequently affected, whereas RA predominantly affects the small joints of the hands and wrists, such as the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints.
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OA primarily affects the hips and knees, whilst RA primarily affects the small joints of the hands and wrists
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This option is not accurate. Whilst there can be some overlap in joint involvement, OA and RA typically affect different joints.
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OA and RA both primarily affect the same joints, such as the wrists and ankles
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In OA, the weight-bearing joints like the hips and knees are more affected. In contrast, RA commonly involves the small joints of the hands and wrists.
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OA primarily affects the small joints of the hands and wrists, whilst RA primarily affects the hips and knees
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This option incorrectly attributes shoulder and ankle joint involvement to RA, which is not the most common pattern of joint involvement in this condition.
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OA primarily affects the large weight-bearing joints like the knees and hips, whilst RA primarily affects the shoulders and ankle joints
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This option does not accurately describe the most common patterns of joint involvement in OA and RA.
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OA primarily affects the spine and the sacroiliac joints, whilst RA primarily affects the shoulder and elbow joints
Concept
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Joints Affected
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Osteoarthritis
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When comparing osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), which of the following correctly identifies the joints most commonly affected in each condition?
a