Physical examination of a premenopausal woman demonstrates bony swellings in the distal interphalangeal joints; no inflammation is apparent. The proximal interphalangeal joints, hands, and wrists are not involved, and the patient is asymptomatic. Which of the following processes is etiologically related to these findings?
Physical examination of a premenopausal woman demonstrates bony swellings in the distal interphalangeal joints; no inflammation is apparent. The proximal interphalangeal joints, hands, and wrists are not involved, and the patient is asymptomatic. Which of the following processes is etiologically related to these findings?
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Physical examination of a premenopausal woman demonstrates bony swellings in the distal interphalangeal joints; no inflammation is apparent. The proximal interphalangeal joints, hands, and wrists are not involved, and the patient is asymptomatic. Which of the following processes is etiologically related to these findings?
✓ Correct Answer: D. Joint trauma
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