Which of the following is difference between Rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis -
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Osteopytes are seen in osteoarthritis OsteoarthritisRheumatoid arthritisDegenerative processInflammatory processOsteophytes seenOsteophytes not soonAffects elderlyAffects middle aged femalesSmall joints of hands and feet affectedLarge joints like hip and knee along with PIP & DIP joints affectedESR, CRP usually normalESR, CRP, RA Factor elavated
Osteopytes are seen in osteoarthritis
Systemic symptoms are seen in osteoarthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is uncommon in hands and feet
Osteoarthritis is an autoimmiune disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis