Diseases Helpful information For specialists about the project 8-800-333-24-71 Description of the disease Symptoms Risk factors Osteoarthritis of small joints Osteoarthritis of small joints(fingers and toes) is a degenerative-dystrophic disease. This pathology of the interphalangeal joints is less common than ostechondrosis or gonarthrosis. In the vast majority of cases, it affects women in the postmenopausal period. The progression of the disease often causes pain in the hands and impaired motor function of the fingers, which can lead to disability - loss of the ability to work and self-care. Arthrosis of the small joints of the hands develops when blood circulation and nutrition of the cartilaginous layer of the intra-articular surfaces of the bones are impaired. As a result, the cartilage becomes thinner and loses its elasticity. The synthesis of synovial fluid is impaired, THE BRUSH IS NORMAL HAND AFFECTED BY OSTEOARTHRITIS The diagnosis of osteoarthritis of small joints is made on the basis of patient complaints, physical examination data and laboratory parameters, as well as X-ray examination. Рентгенография мелких суставов кистей и стоп — обязательная диагностическая процедура, назначаемая при подозрениях на артроз или другие повреждения суставов. Преимущества рентгенографии очевидны – методика доступна практически в любом медицинском учреждении, ее проведение совершенно безболезненно, не требует подготовки, а результат исследования может быть получен в течение нескольких минут. Рентгенография позволяет установить характер патологических изменений, их локализацию, распространённость, степень выраженности, а также оценить динамику проводимой медикаментозной терапии. Выделяют 4 рентгенологические стадии заболевания, отражающие прогрессирование артроза в мелких суставах кистей и дистальных отделов стоп. For a more accurate diagnosis of the progression of the disease, it is necessary to use a more sensitive technology, such as microfocus radiography of the joints, which is used to assess the dynamics of changes in the small joints of the hands. Since the defeat of the joints of the hands and feet are characteristic signs of rheumatoid and metabolic diseases (for example, gout), then for an accurate diagnosis it is necessary to carry out not only X-ray, but also a biochemical blood test. DETAILS ABOUT TREATMENT We will answer your questions ASK A QUESTION THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE SITE IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR CONSULTING A DOCTOR © 2010-2017 Feedback Helpful information For specialists about the project Pharmacovigilance