Heberden’s nodes, which resemble pea-like structures, are found at the distal interphalangeal joints, and Bouchard’s nodes can occur at the proximal interphalangeal joints on the hand. OA usually ...

The distal interphalangeal joints often show involvement, distinguishing this condition from other forms of inflammatory arthritis. Dactylitis, the characteristic “sausage-like” swelling of ...

[20] Claw toe deformity is defined as hyperextension of the metatarsophalangeal joint and flexion of the interphalangeal joint. Claw toe may cause ulceration at the tip of the toe or at the dorsal ...

greater than or equal to two joints with erosions on baseline radiographs of the hands and feet as determined by central read; at least one of either distal interphalangeal joint involvement, ...

Objective: To assess the learning curve for ultrasonography in evaluating synovitis of the small joints in rheumatoid arthritis. Methods: Metacarpophalangeal (MCP), metatarsophalangeal (MTP), and ...

in the wrist and finger joints (carpometacarpal 1 (CMC1), metacarpophalangeal (MCP), and proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints) of healthy controls. Methods: Twenty seven healthy volunteers (15 women, ...

It is caused by the progressive loss of cartilage between joints that results in pain and stiffness. It is most common in adults over 50, affecting females more than males. The distal interphalangeal ...

The measures were done in triplicate at four locations: the distal interphalangeal joint of the index finger, ulnar styloid process, interphalangeal joint of the hallux, and internal malleolus. The ...

consist of distal interphalangeal(DIP), proximal interphalangeal(PIP), metacarpophalangeal(MCP) joints. The thumb part consists of interphalangeal(IP), metacarpophalangeal(MCP), Carpometacarpal(CMC) ...

The subtle click in your knee that wasn’t there last year. Your body sends countless signals that your joints need more attention long before pain becomes your constant companion. The problem?

In rehabilitation and physical therapy circles, the term "opening the joint" is commonly used to describe a technique that creates space within a given joint. It could be manipulated by the ...