Which clinical finding is more typical of rheumatoid arthritis than osteoarthritis?
Correct answer: B. Symmetrical small-joint stiffness lasting over an hour in the morning
- A. Pain that worsens after heavy joint use
- B. Symmetrical small-joint stiffness lasting over an hour in the morning
- C. Bony enlargement of a single weight-bearing joint
- D. Pain that improves after a short period of rest
Explanation
Rheumatoid arthritis commonly causes symmetrical inflammatory joint disease with prolonged morning stiffness. Osteoarthritis more often causes activity-related pain and brief stiffness. Rheumatoid arthritis can also produce systemic symptoms and progressive joint deformity.
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