Osteoarthrosis of the Hand
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Definition:
Arthritis characterized by erosion of articular cartilage of the hand, which becomes soft, frayed, and thinned with eburnation of subchondral bone and outgrowths of marginal osteophytes; pain and loss of function result.
Symptoms- Pain in the hand
- Stiffness in the hand
- Loss of ROM in the hand
- Crepitus in the hand with movement
- Swelling in the hand
Causes- Joint instability and misalignment
- Heavy usage
- Traumatic injuries that result in joint irregularities
Treatment- ROM and stretching
- Hand intrinsic muscle strengthening
- Upper extremity strengthening exercise
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