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This better describes the disease distribution of rheumatoid arthritis. Osteoarthritis typically affects the distal interphalangeal joints of the hands, or the knee and hip joints.
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e
Metacarpophalangeal and proximal interphalangeal joints are most affected
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This is typically a feature of rheumatoid arthritis which causes pain and stiffness in joints for prolonged periods of time, particularly in the morning. In osteoarthritis, morning stiffness usually subsides within an hour of waking.
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c
Morning stiffness lasting more than one hour
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Typically, patients with osteoarthritis experience pain that worsens with increased usage. Conversely, the usage of affected joints in rheumatoid arthritis can actually improve pain symptoms.
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a
Joint pain that worsens with usage
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This is typically a feature of rheumatoid arthritis which affects joints on both sides of the body.
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b
Symmetrical joint involvement
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This is a diagnostic criterion for rheumatoid arthritis but is not a feature of osteoarthritis.
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d
Positive rheumatoid factor
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Osteoarthritis
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Rheumatology
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Which of the following options is most likely to be a feature of osteoarthritis?
a