Lifetime Risk of Hand Arthritis May Be More Than 40%

Preventing injuries and maintaining a healthy weight may lower the risk of osteoarthritis, Qin says. She adds, “Earlier diagnosis allows earlier use of interventions (e.g. physical/occupational therapy), that may help manage symptoms, maintain better function, and improve quality of life.”

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Qin J, Barbour KE, Murphy LB, et al. Lifetime risk of symptomatic hand osteoarthritis: The Johnston County osteoarthritis project. Arthritis Rheumatol. 2017 May 4. doi: 10.1002/art.40097. [Epub ahead of print]

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