Least common site involved in osteoahritis is
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Distal carpophalangeal joint In the hand the joints specifically involved are ? Distal interphalangeal join& (of paicular impoance is the point that this joint is not involved in rheumatoid ahritis). Proximal interphalangeal join& First carpometacarpal jointsQ Remember these two impoant features of joint involvement in osteoahritis It does not involve the metacarpophalangeal jointso It does not involve the wrist joINTEGER(2. It also does not involve the carpometacarpalQ joint (except at the base of thumb). Osteoahritis involves the carpometacarpal joint at the base of thumb, infact it is the second most common area of involvement in osteoahritis. Other joints which are commonly involved in osteoahritis are Hips, Knees, Lower lumbar Cervical. Joints which are usually spared in osteoahritis are WristsQ, carpometacarpale ElbowsQ Shoulder joint
Hip joint
Knee joint
Carpometacarpal joint of thumb
Distal carpophalangeal joint