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Is arthritis in the hand, if so- then metacarpal.

Posted By: nm on 2009-03-03
In Reply to: MC joint? - mschweikl

Subject: Is arthritis in the hand, if so- then metacarpal.

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She has full range of motion.  Minimal patellofemoral crepitation.  Knee is stable.  Joint lines are nontender.   There is no swelling.  Circulation is good.  Sensation is normal. X-rays show some arthritis at that joint.



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Oh, and you need to check the anatomy of the hand. Do a google search for "bones of the hand"
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Try this site, you can click on the bones of the hand and it will tell you what the bone is called.


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