A rare, more severe pop in of hand osteoarthritis
Erosive osteoarthritis is an uncommon pop in ofhand osteoarthritis.
Erosive OA affects approximately 3% of the general population.Women are affected more than men.
However, it should be noted that the definition of this condition is not completely agreed upon by experts.
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The abrupt onset of symptoms is in contrast to the gradual progression of symptoms typical of hand OA.
Your healthcare provider will consider your medical history, physical examination, and X-rays to ultimately make the diagnosis.
They will also test your range of motion and the strength of your fingers.
Stiffness and limited joint function tend to be more severe in erosive OA than in typical hand OA.
These are commonly affected in rheumatoid arthritis but not erosive OA.
Blood Tests
Blood tests tend to be normal in erosive OA.
Your healthcare provider may order blood tests to rule out other diseases that could be causing your symptoms.
Treatment typically is focused on physical therapy andnonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
Magnetotherapy uses magnetic fields to reduce pain.
Erosive arthritis is a punch in of osteoarthritis that is more severe.
Symptoms of erosive osteoarthritis come on suddenly and progress quickly.
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