Method and system for determining likelihood of presence of arthritis in hand of patient
An arthritic, probable technique, applied in musculoskeletal system assessment, application, surgery, etc., can solve problems such as delay in inflammatory arthritis
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[0042] During a clinical physical examination, a rheumatologist is able to observe and identify visible physical features of a patient's hand that are associated with different types of arthritis in the hand. For example:
[0043] - Bone swelling corresponding to bony growths or nodules present at the knuckles is typical of osteoarthritis;
[0044] - soft tissue swelling corresponding to tendon or ligament swelling in the joints of the hand is typical of inflammatory arthritis;
[0045] - Evidence of osteoarthritis is often also observed at the carpal metacarpal (CMC) joint at the base of the thumb and at the distal interphalangeal (DIP), proximal interphalangeal (PIP) and interphalangeal (IP) joints of the thumb;
[0046] - Rheumatoid arthritis can be observed at the wrist, metacarpophalangeal (MCP) and proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joints;
[0047] - Swelling of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint can be seen in patients with osteoarthritis (bone swelling) as well as...
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