Hand Arthritis from RA or OA? A story of Erosive Osteoarthritis

If you're struggling with hand arthritis, you need to know about erosive osteoarthritis. Erosive osteoarthritis is a unique and aggressive form of hand arthritis that can cause joint damage and pain and is often overlooked by our doctors. Join us as we break down the signs, symptoms, and strategies to manage the condition and protect your joints for the long term.

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💡Video Key Takeaways
✔️ Erosive Osteoarthritis (OA) is a rare, aggressive form of OA that primarily affects the hand joints (interphalangeal joints). It's often misdiagnosed or overlooked as regular OA.
✔️ Symptoms include hand pain, bony changes in the knuckles, and flares of tenderness, which can feel out of proportion to typical OA.
✔️ Diagnosis is confirmed through X-rays and lab tests to rule out autoimmune conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), with erosive OA showing specific x-ray patterns such as the “gull wing” sign.
✔️ Treatment focuses on pain management and maintaining function, often requiring personalized strategies, like occupational therapy and hand-strengthening exercises, as there are no treatments to reverse the joint damage.
✔️ Lifestyle modifications and aligned goals with your doctor are crucial in ensuring you can live your best life WITH erosive osteoarthritis.

⏱️Time Stamps:
0:00 Intro
0:45 Erosive OA symptoms
2:56 How we diagnose erosive OA
4:41 How the hands change
8:09 How to treat erosive OA

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Erosive OA Xray examples - ACR Image Bank

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