Medical MCQ-In which of the following condition, proximal interphalangeal joint is involved and distal interphalangeal joint is spared?

In which of the following condition, proximal interphalangeal joint is involved and distal interphalangeal joint is spared?

Osteoarthritis

Psoriatic arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis

Ankylosing spondylitis

Question Category:

Orthopaedics

Correct Answer:

Rheumatoid arthritis

Description:

Rheumatoid Arthritis* Overview# Systemic autoimmune inflammatory disease that primarily affects the hand and wrist.# Arthritis of hand joints lasting longer than 6 weeks is one of seven diagnostic criteria used by American College of Rheumatology.* In contrast to osteoarthritis, the DIP joints are usually soared in RA OARAPSORIATICJts involvedPIP, DIP & 1st CMC jtPIP, MCP, WristDIP, PIP, Any jointJts sparedMCP, Wrist & Ankle (as primary)DIP

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