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
