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Linear hemorrhages, i.e. splinter hemorrhages, seen on the nails may be a clue to an underlying connective tissue disease, such as antiphospholipid antibody syndrome.
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Heberden’s nodes in the DIP-joints due to formation of bony nodules, a clinical sign seen in patients with osteoarthritis. More commonly seen than Bouchard’s nodes.
Case courtesy of Dr. Roberto Schubert, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 15934
Bouchard’s nodes in the PIP-joints due to formation of bony nodules, a clinical sign seen in patients with osteoarthritis.
Case courtesy of Dr. Samir Benoudina, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 43417
Left/right hand radiograph in a patient with osteoarthritis (OA), which shows joint space narrowing of the DIPs, osteophytes, and bone remodelling. These radiographic features are typical in mild to severe OA.
Case courtesy of Dr. Craig Hacking, Radiopaedia.org, rID: 69224