Osteoarthritis in the Upper Extremity

Osteoarthritis is a common cause of morbidity in an increasingly aging population. Although the weight-bearing joints of the leg and foot are frequently affected by osteoarthritis, degenerative changes in the joints of the upper extremity are likewise common and can be both particularly debilitating...

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Published inThe American journal of medicine Vol. 136; no. 5; pp. 415 - 421
Main Authors Hartnett, Davis A., Milner, John D., DeFroda, Steven F.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Elsevier Inc 01.05.2023
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Aged
Elbow
Hand
Humans
Nonoperative management
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis - diagnosis
Osteoarthritis - epidemiology
Osteoarthritis - therapy
Shoulder
Upper Extremity
Nonoperative management
Elbow
Hand
Osteoarthritis
Shoulder
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Summary:Osteoarthritis is a common cause of morbidity in an increasingly aging population. Although the weight-bearing joints of the leg and foot are frequently affected by osteoarthritis, degenerative changes in the joints of the upper extremity are likewise common and can be both particularly debilitating for affected individuals and uniquely challenging for the health care providers managing it. The present review seeks to overview the epidemiology, anatomy, diagnosis, and management of osteoarthritis in the joints of the shoulder, elbow, and hand with the intent of providing accessible and relevant information to the range of medical professionals involved in patient care.
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ISSN:0002-9343
1555-7162
DOI:10.1016/j.amjmed.2023.01.025