Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3391075 | Seminarios de la Fundación Española de Reumatología | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
This article provides a thorough review of erosive osteoarthritis of the hands, including the small changes observed over time in the epidemiology of the disease and the literature on genetic, etiopathogenic and clinical features. We also review the most useful complementary tests, the key points of the differential diagnosis, and end with an update on the treatment of this entity. Better understanding of this disease will help to achieve en earlier diagnosis of its signs and symptoms, a better therapeutic approach, and closer monitoring of disease progression to avoid future disability.
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Authors
Silvia MartÃnez Pardo, Mireia Castillo Vilella,