Abstract:The article discusses the prevalence of osteoarthritis of the joints of the hands. The modern aspects of pathogenesis and the leading role of inflammation in it are highlighted. The article assesses the risk factors for osteoarthritis of the joints of the hands. According to recent studies, one of the important factors that increase the risk of developing osteoarthritis of the joints of the hands are gender (in premenopausal women, due to a decrease in estrogen levels, a higher risk of developing osteoarthriti… Show more
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